Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
9-1
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Broad
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
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, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, 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
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Echeveria
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Echeveria
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Echeveria
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Echeveria
cólquico
In Greek
Echeveria
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Echeveria
aftomn gema
In Polish
Echeveria
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Aeonium
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Liliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Echeveria
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echeveria and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Echeveria and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Autumn Crocus season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Echeveria and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Echeveria and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Echeveria and Autumn Crocus
Care of Echeveria and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done 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 Echeveria 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.
