Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Australia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
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
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
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
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Mulga
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Mulga
In French
colchique d'automne
Mulga
In Spanish
cólquico
Mulga
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
mulga
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Mulga
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Mulga
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Mulga Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Mulga Tree? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Mulga Tree. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Mulga 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 Mulga 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 Mulga Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Mulga Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Mulga Tree
Care of Autumn Crocus and Mulga 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.