Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
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Types
Colchicum autumnale
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Grapefruit
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
चकोतरा
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Grapefruit
In French
colchique d'automne
pamplemousse
In Spanish
cólquico
Pomelo
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Toranja
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
grejpfrut
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
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Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Grapefruit
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Grapefruit Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Grapefruit are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Grapefruit
Care of Autumn Crocus and Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.