Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
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Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
1-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
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Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
tandalja bhaji
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Tampala
In French
colchique d'automne
Tampala
In Spanish
cólquico
Tampala
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Tampala
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Tampala
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Tampala
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Amaranthoideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Tampala
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Tampala? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Tampala. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Tampala 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 Tampala 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 Tampala and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Tampala
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Tampala season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Tampala Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Tampala are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Autumn Crocus and Tampala
Care of Autumn Crocus and Tampala 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 Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.