Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
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
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Hatiora
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Hatiora
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Hatiora
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Hatiora
cólquico
In Greek
Hatiora
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Hatiora
aftomn gema
In Polish
hatiora
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Hatiora
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Colchiceae
Properties of Hatiora and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Autumn Crocus. Hatiora has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora 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 Hatiora and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Hatiora and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Autumn Crocus season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Hatiora and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Autumn Crocus
Care of Hatiora and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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.