Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Magenta, Violet
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
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Macaw
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Ara
In French
colchique d'automne
ara
In Spanish
cólquico
guacamayo
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
μακώ
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
arara
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
ara
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Macaw. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Macaw 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 Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Macaw
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Macaw season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Macaw Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Macaw are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Macaw
Care of Autumn Crocus and Macaw 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 Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
