Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Pinnate
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
इमली का पेड़
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Tamarinde
In French
colchique d'automne
tamarinier
In Spanish
cólquico
tamarindo
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
tamarindo
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Detarieae
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Autumn Crocus and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Tamarind tree
Care of Autumn Crocus and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.