Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
  
Latin America and the Caribbean
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Humid climates, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
  
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, 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
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
  
Fertilize every two months
  
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
  
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
  
Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
  
Healing
  
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
  
Root, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Florist trade and landscaping
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
  
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
  
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
  
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
  
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
  
Heliconia
  
In German
Herbstzeitlose
  
Heliconia
  
In French
colchique d'automne
  
Heliconia
  
In Spanish
cólquico
  
Heliconia
  
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
  
Heliconia
  
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
  
Heliconia
  
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
  
Heliconia
  
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
  
Heliconia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Heliconiaceae
  
Genus
Colchicum
  
Heliconia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Colchiceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Heliconia
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Heliconia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Heliconia Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Heliconia are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Heliconia
Care of Autumn Crocus and Heliconia 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 Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.