Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
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 Linear
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
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
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
एवोकाडो
meadow saffron
In German
Avocado
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Avocat
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Aguacate
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Abacate
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Awokado
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Avocado
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Avocado and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Avocado and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Avocado and Meadow Saffron. Avocado doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Avocado does not have fragrant flowers. Avocado has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy. 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 Avocado and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Avocado and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Avocado and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Avocado and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Avocado and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Avocado and Meadow Saffron
Care of Avocado and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.