Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Humid climates
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
-
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Homalomena
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Homalomena
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Homalomena
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Homalomena
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Homalomena
cólquico
In Greek
Homalomena
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
homalomena
aftomn gema
In Polish
Homalomena
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Homalomena
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Homalomena
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Homalomena and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Autumn Crocus. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Homalomena and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Homalomena and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Homalomena and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Homalomena and Autumn Crocus
Care of Homalomena and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena 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.