Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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 Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
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
Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
हिम चम्पा
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Magnolienbaum
In French
colchique d'automne
magnolia
In Spanish
cólquico
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
magnólia
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Magnolia lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Family
Liliaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Magnolia Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Magnolia Tree? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Magnolia Tree. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Magnolia Tree 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 Magnolia Tree 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 Magnolia Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Magnolia Tree
Care of Autumn Crocus and Magnolia Tree 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 Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.