Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
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Types
Colchicum autumnale
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, 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
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
colchique d'automne
usine papyrus
In Spanish
cólquico
planta del papiro
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
planta do papiro
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Papyrus roślin
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
cHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Cariceae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Papyrus
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Papyrus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Papyrus Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Papyrus are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Papyrus
Care of Autumn Crocus and Papyrus 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 Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.