Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Oblong or Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
no pruning required
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
meadow saffron
In German
Elefant von Apple
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Estado de conservación
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Elephant Apple
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Liliales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Elephant Apple and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Meadow Saffron. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Elephant Apple and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Meadow Saffron
Care of Elephant Apple and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Elephant Apple 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.