Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Dendrobium
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Dendrobium
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Dendrobium
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
dendrobium
cólquico
In Greek
Dendrobium
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
dendrobium
aftomn gema
In Polish
Dendrobium
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
dendrobium
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Properties of Dendrobium and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Dendrobium and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Dendrobium and Autumn Crocus. Dendrobium doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Dendrobium does not have fragrant flowers. Dendrobium has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy. 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 Dendrobium and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dendrobium and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Dendrobium and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrobium and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrobium is Not Available and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Dendrobium and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Dendrobium and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Dendrobium and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Dendrobium and Autumn Crocus
Care of Dendrobium and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrobium pruning is done 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 Dendrobium 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.