Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Limequat
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Limequat
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Limequat
In French
colchique d'automne
Limequat
In Spanish
cólquico
Limequat
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Limequat
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Limequat
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Limequat
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Limequat
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Limequat? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Limequat. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Limequat 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 Limequat 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 Limequat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Limequat
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Limequat season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Limequat Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Limequat are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Limequat
Care of Autumn Crocus and Limequat 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 Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
