Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mexico, Central America
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Yambohne
In French
colchique d'automne
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
cólquico
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Jicama. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Jicama
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Jicama season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Jicama Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Jicama are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Jicama
Care of Autumn Crocus and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.