Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
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
In late autumn, 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, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Pitanga
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Pitanga
In French
colchique d'automne
Pitanga
In Spanish
cólquico
Pitanga
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Pitanga
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Pitanga
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Pitanga
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Pitanga. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Pitanga 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 Pitanga 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 Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Pitanga
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Pitanga season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Pitanga Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Pitanga are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Autumn Crocus and Pitanga
Care of Autumn Crocus and Pitanga 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 Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
