Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Cactus
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Osterkaktus
Herbstzeitlose
In French
cactus de Pâques
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
cólquico
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
aftomn gema
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Colchiceae
Properties of Easter cactus and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Autumn Crocus. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like breathing problems. 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 Easter cactus and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Easter cactus and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Easter cactus and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Autumn Crocus
Care of Easter cactus and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.