Autumn Crocus

Esperanza

About Autumn Crocus and Esperanza

Autumn Crocus

Esperanza

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey

Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil

Types

Colchicum autumnale

Yellow elder, Ginger thomas

Number of Varieties

253

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Habitat

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-98-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Fuchsia, Rose

Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Broad

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Slugs

Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Colchicum autumnale

TECOMA stans

Common Name

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush

In Hindi

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

Esperanza

In German

Herbstzeitlose

Esperanza

In French

colchique d'automne

Esperanza

In Spanish

cólquico

Esperanza

In Greek

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

Esperanza

In Portuguese

aftomn gema

Esperanza

In Polish

aftomn żółtka

Esperanza

In Latin

aftomn vitellus

Esperanza

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Lamiales

Family

Liliaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Colchicum

Tecoma

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Colchiceae

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

16014

1 27800

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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Esperanza

Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Esperanza? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Esperanza. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Esperanza doesn't have thorns. Also Autumn Crocus does not have fragrant flowers. Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly and Esperanza has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Autumn Crocus and Esperanza and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Esperanza

Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Esperanza season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Autumn Crocus and Esperanza Physical Information

Autumn Crocus and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Esperanza are as follows:

Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Autumn Crocus and Esperanza

Care of Autumn Crocus and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.