Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
it is a type of oleander
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
THEVETIA peruviana
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
पीला कनेर
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Gelbe Oleander
In French
colchique d'automne
Oleander Jaune
In Spanish
cólquico
Oleander amarillo
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Oleander amarelo
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
żółta Oleander
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Yellow haurit Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Cascabela
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Oleander
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Oleander? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Yellow Oleander. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Yellow Oleander 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 Yellow Oleander 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 Yellow Oleander and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Oleander
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Yellow Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Yellow Oleander season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Yellow Oleander Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Oleander are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
- Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Oleander
Care of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Oleander 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 Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
