Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
California
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Giant Sequoia
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Séquoia géant
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
cólquico
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
aftomn gema
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Colchicum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Sequoia and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Sequoia and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Giant Sequoia and Autumn Crocus. Giant Sequoia has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Sequoia does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Sequoia has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation. 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 Giant Sequoia and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Autumn Crocus
Care of Giant Sequoia and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.