Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
South America, Brazil
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Tabebuia
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Tabebuia
In French
colchique d'automne
Tabebuia
In Spanish
cólquico
Tabebuia
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Tabebuia
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Tabebuia
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Tabebuia
Family
Liliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Tabebuia
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Tabebuia? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Tabebuia. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Tabebuia
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Tabebuia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Tabebuia Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Tabebuia are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Tabebuia
Care of Autumn Crocus and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.