Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Valencia-orange
In French
colchique d'automne
orange de Valence
In Spanish
cólquico
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Valencia Orange season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Valencia Orange
Care of Autumn Crocus and Valencia Orange 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 Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.