Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Korea
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Not available
Habitat
Woodlands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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 N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Persimmon japonais
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
cólquico
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
aftomn gema
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Persimmon and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Persimmon and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Japanese Persimmon and Autumn Crocus. Japanese Persimmon doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Persimmon does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Persimmon and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Autumn Crocus
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon 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.