Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
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Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Arrowhead
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
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, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
cherry Plum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Prunus
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
cherry Plum
cólquico
In Greek
Cherry Plum
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
aftomn gema
In Polish
Cherry Plum
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Autumn Crocus
Care of Cherry Plum and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum 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.