Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Cordia subcordata
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Cordia subcordata
In French
colchique d'automne
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
cólquico
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Kou
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Kou? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Kou. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Kou 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 Kou 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 Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Kou
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Kou season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Kou Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Kou are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Kou
Care of Autumn Crocus and Kou 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 Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.