Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
अरवी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
colchique d'automne
Colocasia
In Spanish
cólquico
Colocasia
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Colocasia
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Colocasia
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Kolokazja
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Colocasiodeae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Taro? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Taro. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Taro 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 Taro 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 Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Taro
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Taro season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Taro Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Taro are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Autumn Crocus and Taro
Care of Autumn Crocus and Taro 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 Taro pruning is done . In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.