Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
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Types
Colchicum autumnale
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
-
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Plumcot
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Plumcot
In French
colchique d'automne
plumcot
In Spanish
cólquico
plumcot
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Plumcot
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
plumcot
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Plumcot
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Plumcot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Plumcot
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Plumcot? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Plumcot. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Plumcot
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Plumcot season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Plumcot Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Autumn Crocus and Plumcot
Care of Autumn Crocus and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.