About Candelabra and Meadow Saffron
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
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
Aphids, Mites
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
candelabra
meadow saffron
In German
Kandelaber
Herbstzeitlose
In French
candélabre
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Candelabra
Estado de conservación
In Greek
μανουάλια
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Candelabra
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
świeczniki
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
candelabra
autumnale
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Araucaria
Colchicum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelabra and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabra and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Candelabra and Meadow Saffron. Candelabra has thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabra does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabra has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Candelabra and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabra and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Candelabra and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabra and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Candelabra and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabra and Meadow Saffron
Care of Candelabra and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Candelabra 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.