Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Grape tomato
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Traube Tomate
In French
colchique d'automne
tomate uva
In Spanish
cólquico
tomate uva
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
tomate uva
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Grape Tomato
Care of Autumn Crocus and Grape Tomato 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 Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.