Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Tilaka
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Tilapia
In French
colchique d'automne
Tilapia
In Spanish
cólquico
tilapia
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
tilaka
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
tilaka
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
tilakiem
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Tilaka. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Tilaka
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Tilaka Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Tilaka are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Tilaka
Care of Autumn Crocus and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.