About Hatiora and Meadow Saffron
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
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Types
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boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color
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Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
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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
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Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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, 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Allergy
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Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Hatiora
meadow saffron
In German
Hatiora
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Hatiora
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Hatiora
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Hatiora
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
hatiora
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Hatiora
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Hatiora and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Meadow Saffron. Hatiora has thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Hatiora and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Meadow Saffron season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Hatiora and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Meadow Saffron
Care of Hatiora and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Hatiora 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.