Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
कटहल
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Jack
In French
colchique d'automne
Jackfrucht
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
καρποί
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
jaca
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
chlebowca
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Jackfruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Colchicum
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Jackfruit
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Jackfruit Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Jackfruit are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Jackfruit
Care of Autumn Crocus and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.