Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not available
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dry areas, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Orange
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Alternate Days
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
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 As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Lousiana नारंगी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Lousiana Orange
In French
colchique d'automne
Lousiana d'orange
In Spanish
cólquico
Lousiana naranja
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Lousiana laranja
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Lousiana pomarańczowy
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
louisiana aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Louisiana Orange
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Louisiana Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Louisiana Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Louisiana Orange season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Louisiana Orange Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Louisiana Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Louisiana Orange are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Louisiana Orange
Care of Autumn Crocus and Louisiana Orange 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 Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.
