Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
New Zealand
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
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Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Blue
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Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Cabbage tree
Herbstzeitlose
In French
arbre de chou
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
árbol de la col
cólquico
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
aftomn gema
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
brassica ligno
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Acidosasa
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
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Properties of Cabbage Tree and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Cabbage Tree and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Cabbage Tree and Autumn Crocus. Cabbage Tree doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Cabbage Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Cabbage Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Cabbage Tree and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Cabbage Tree and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Cabbage Tree and Autumn Crocus
Care of Cabbage Tree and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves 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 Cabbage Tree 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.