Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, Partial shade
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, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
कटहल
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Jack
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Jackfrucht
colchique d'automne
In Greek
καρποί
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
jaca
aftomn gema
In Polish
chlebowca
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Jackfruit
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Colchiceae
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Jackfruit and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Jackfruit and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Jackfruit and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Jackfruit and Autumn Crocus
Care of Jackfruit and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit 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.