Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Tiger Tree
In French
colchique d'automne
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
cólquico
Tiger Tree
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Tiger Tree
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Tiger Tree
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Tiger Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Autumn Crocus and Tiger Tree
Care of Autumn Crocus and Tiger 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 Tiger 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.