Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Madagascar, Not Available
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hot climate regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Arthritis, Chest pain, Ear ache, Fever, Headache, Laxative, Leprosy, Small pox, Stomach spasms, Strengthen gums, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
KALANCHOE
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Kalanchoe Panda Plant, Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Chocolate Soldier, Cocoon Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, Plush Plant, White Lady, Panda-Bear Plant, Kalanchoe
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
पांडा संयंत्र
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Panda -Anlage
In French
colchique d'automne
installation de Panda
In Spanish
cólquico
planta de Panda
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
φυτό Panda
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
planta Panda
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Panda roślin
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Panda herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Saxifragales
Family
Liliaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Widow's-thrill
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Kalanchoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Panda Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Panda Plant? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Panda Plant. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Panda Plant 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 Panda Plant 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 Panda Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Panda Plant
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Panda Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Panda Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Panda Plant season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Panda Plant is Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Panda Plant is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Panda Plant Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Panda Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Panda Plant height is 45.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Panda Plant are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Panda Plant flower color: Yellow green
- Panda Plant leaf color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Care of Autumn Crocus and Panda Plant
Care of Autumn Crocus and Panda Plant 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 Panda Plant 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 Panda Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.