Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune in spring
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUPHEA cyanea
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Mexican Cigar, Firecracker plant
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
सिगार प्लांट
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Zigarettenblümchen
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Cigar usine
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
cigarro Planta
cólquico
In Greek
πούρο φυτών
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
charuto de Plantas
aftomn gema
In Polish
Cigar roślin
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Planta Cigar
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Lythroideae
Not Available
Properties of Cigar Plant and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Cigar Plant and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Cigar Plant and Autumn Crocus. Cigar Plant doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Cigar Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Cigar Plant has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Autumn Crocus 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 Cigar Plant and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cigar Plant and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Cigar Plant and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Cigar Plant and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cigar Plant season is Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cigar Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Cigar Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Cigar Plant and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Cigar Plant and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Cigar Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cigar Plant and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Cigar Plant flower color: Yellow, Orange Red and Black
Cigar Plant leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Cigar Plant and Autumn Crocus
Care of Cigar Plant and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cigar Plant pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Prune in spring and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cigar Plant 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.