Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
-
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Bromeliad
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Bromeliad
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Bromeliad
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Bromeliad
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Bromeliad
cólquico
In Greek
Bromeliad
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
aftomn gema
In Polish
Bromeliad
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Bromeliad
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Liliales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Bromeliad and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Autumn Crocus. Bromeliad has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like . 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 Bromeliad and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Bromeliad and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Bromeliad and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Bromeliad and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Bromeliad and Autumn Crocus
Care of Bromeliad and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad 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.