Dwarf Nandina

Autumn Crocus

About Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus

Dwarf Nandina

Autumn Crocus

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

1.3 Origin

China, Japan

Mediterranean, Turkey

1.4 Types

Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno' Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta' Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa' Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle' Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'

Not available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

30NA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

6-116-9

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

Not Available

9-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

21,22

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

30.00 cm7.60 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

60.00 cm7.60 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Not Available

Fuchsia, Rose

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple, Copper

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple

Light Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple

Several shades of Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Light Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Long Broad

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Not Available

Late Summer, Early Fall

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Slugs

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

None

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Not Available

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Not Available

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Mealybugs, Whiteflies

Bees, Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Not Available

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Borders

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Removes pimples

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used for making informal hedge

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'

Colchicum autumnale

7.2 Common Name

heavenly bamboo sacred bamboo nandina

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

7.2.1 In Hindi

Dwarf Nandina

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

7.2.2 In German

Dwarf Nandina

Herbstzeitlose

7.2.3 In French

Nandina Dwarf

colchique d'automne

7.2.4 In Spanish

Nandina enana

cólquico

7.2.5 In Greek

Dwarf Nandina

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Nandina do anão

aftomn gema

7.2.7 In Polish

Dwarf Nandina

aftomn żółtka

7.2.8 In Latin

Dwarf Nandina

aftomn vitellus

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

8.4 Order

Ranunculales

Liliales

8.5 Family

Berberidaceae

Liliaceae

8.6 Genus

Nandina

Colchicum

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Colchiceae

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

NA160

1 27800

Properties of Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus. Dwarf Nandina doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Nandina does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Nandina has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Crocus 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 Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus

Season and care of Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.

Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus Physical Information

Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus are as follows:

Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green

Care of Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus

Care of Dwarf Nandina and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nandina pruning is done 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 Dwarf Nandina 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.