Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
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Types
Colchicum autumnale
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Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Ranunculus
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Ranunkel
In French
colchique d'automne
Ranunculus
In Spanish
cólquico
ranúnculo
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Ranogkylos
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Ranogkylos
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Ranunculales
Family
Liliaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Ranunculeae
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Ranunculus. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Ranunculus
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Ranunculus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Ranunculus Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Ranunculus are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
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Care of Autumn Crocus and Ranunculus
Care of Autumn Crocus and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.