Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Polynesia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
False Aralia
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Aralia
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
falsch Aralia
Herbstzeitlose
In French
faux Aralia
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
cólquico
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Aralia false
aftomn gema
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
falsum Aralia
aftomn vitellus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Plerandra
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of False Aralia and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of False Aralia and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About False Aralia and Autumn Crocus. False Aralia doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also False Aralia does not have fragrant flowers. False Aralia has allergic reactions like and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like . 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 False Aralia and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of False Aralia and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of False Aralia and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
False Aralia and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
False Aralia and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of False Aralia and Autumn Crocus
Care of False Aralia and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.