Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water daily during growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
सागौन
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Teak
In French
colchique d'automne
Teak
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Teak
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Teak
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Teak
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Teak? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Teak. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Teak 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 Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Teak
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Teak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Teak Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Teak are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Teak
Care of Autumn Crocus and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.