Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CORDYLINE fruticosa
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Good Luck Tree, Hawaiian Ti, Tiplant
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Hydrangea
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Hortensie
In French
colchique d'automne
Hortensia
In Spanish
cólquico
Hortensia
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Hortênsia
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Hortensja
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Good Luck Tree
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Good Luck Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Good Luck Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Good Luck Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Good Luck Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Good Luck Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Good Luck Tree Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Good Luck Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Good Luck Tree height is 320.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Good Luck Tree are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Good Luck Tree flower color: White and Purple
- Good Luck Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink and Dark Red
Care of Autumn Crocus and Good Luck Tree
Care of Autumn Crocus and Good Luck Tree 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 Good Luck Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Good Luck Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
