Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
China, Japan
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
ARDISIA japonica
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Japanese Ardisia
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Japanese Ardisia
In French
colchique d'automne
Japanese Ardisia
In Spanish
cólquico
Ardisia japonica
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Japanese Ardisia
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Japanese Ardisia
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Japanese Ardisia
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Japanese Ardisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Japanese Ardisia
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Japanese Ardisia? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Japanese Ardisia. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns. Also Autumn Crocus does not have fragrant flowers. Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly and Japanese Ardisia has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Autumn Crocus and Japanese Ardisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Japanese Ardisia
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Japanese Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Japanese Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Japanese Ardisia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Japanese Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic.
Autumn Crocus and Japanese Ardisia Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Japanese Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Japanese Ardisia are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Japanese Ardisia
Care of Autumn Crocus and Japanese Ardisia 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 Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.