Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
South America, Brazil
Types
Colchicum autumnale
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Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Succulent
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
mandacaru
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Cereus jamacaru
In French
colchique d'automne
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
cólquico
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Mandacaru
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Mandacaru
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Mandacaru
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Mandacaru season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Mandacaru Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Mandacaru are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color:
Care of Autumn Crocus and Mandacaru
Care of Autumn Crocus and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.