Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
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Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
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 ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
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Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Marijuana
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
मारिजुआना
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Marihuana
In French
colchique d'automne
Marijuana
In Spanish
cólquico
Marijuana
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Maconha
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Marihuana
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Marijuana. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Marijuana 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 Marijuana 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 Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Marijuana
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Marijuana season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Marijuana Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Marijuana are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Marijuana
Care of Autumn Crocus and Marijuana 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 Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.