About Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Well Drained
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
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 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
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Mixed Border
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Golden ball
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
goldene Kugel
Herbstzeitlose
In French
boule d'or
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
bola de oro
cólquico
In Greek
χρυσή μπάλα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
bola de ouro
aftomn gema
In Polish
Złota piłka
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Aurea Ball
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Not Available
Properties of Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus. Golden Ball has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Ball does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Ball has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Ball season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Ball is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown
Golden Ball leaf color: Not Available
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus
Care of Golden Ball and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Ball pruning is done 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 Golden Ball 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.