Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water carefully
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
रो अंजीर
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Birkenfeige
In French
colchique d'automne
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
cólquico
higo llorón
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
chorando fig
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
płacz rys
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Weeping Fig
Care of Autumn Crocus and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.