Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long Linear
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
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
meadow saffron
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
autumnale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Dendrochilum
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dendrochilum Orchid and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Dendrochilum Orchid and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Dendrochilum Orchid and Meadow Saffron. Dendrochilum Orchid doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Dendrochilum Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Dendrochilum Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Dendrochilum Orchid and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Meadow Saffron
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Dendrochilum Orchid 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.
