About Candelabro and Autumn Crocus
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
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Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Broad
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, 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
Leaf Stalks
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
candelabro
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
candelabro
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
candelabro
Herbstzeitlose
In French
candelabro
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
candelabro
cólquico
In Greek
candelabro
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
candelabro
aftomn gema
In Polish
candelabro
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
candelabro
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Browningia
Colchicum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Candelabro and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Autumn Crocus. Candelabro has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro 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 Candelabro and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Candelabro and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Autumn Crocus season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabro and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Candelabro and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Autumn Crocus
Care of Candelabro and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro 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.