Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Africa
Types
Not available
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
नेटाल बेर
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Natal Plum
In French
colchique d'automne
natal Plum
In Spanish
cólquico
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Natal Plum
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Natal Plum
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Carisseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Natal Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Natal Plum? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Natal Plum. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Natal Plum
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Natal Plum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Natal Plum Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Natal Plum are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Natal Plum
Care of Autumn Crocus and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
