Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Persea americana
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
एवोकाडो
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Avocado
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Avocat
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Aguacate
cólquico
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Abacate
aftomn gema
In Polish
Awokado
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Avocado
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Avocado and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Avocado and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Avocado and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Avocado and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Avocado and Autumn Crocus
Care of Avocado and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.