Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
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
Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
साइडर सेब
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Crispin Apfel
In French
colchique d'automne
cidre de pomme
In Spanish
cólquico
sidra de manzana
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
sidra de maçã
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Apple Cider
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Cider Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Mutsu Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Mutsu Apple? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Mutsu Apple. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Mutsu Apple 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 Mutsu Apple 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 Mutsu Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Mutsu Apple
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Mutsu Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Mutsu Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Mutsu Apple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Mutsu Apple Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Mutsu Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Mutsu Apple are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Mutsu Apple flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Mutsu Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Mutsu Apple
Care of Autumn Crocus and Mutsu Apple 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 Mutsu Apple 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 Mutsu Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.