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About Jasmine and Autumn Crocus


About Autumn Crocus and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   

Origin
Southern Africa   
Mediterranean, Turkey   

Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine   
Not available   

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
6-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
21,22   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
7.60 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
7.60 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White   
Fuchsia, Rose   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black, Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Several shades of Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Long Broad   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering   
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew   
Slugs   

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Bees, Butterflies   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser   
Removes pimples   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
Arthritis, Gout, Itching   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds   

Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens   
Colchicum autumnale   

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia   
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady   

In Hindi
चमेली   
शरद ऋतु का पौधा   

In German
Jasmin   
Herbstzeitlose   

In French
Jasmin   
colchique d'automne   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
cólquico   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
φθινόπωρο κρόκος   

In Portuguese
Jasmin   
aftomn gema   

In Polish
Jasmin   
aftomn żółtka   

In Latin
Jasmin   
aftomn vitellus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Liliales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Liliaceae   

Genus
Jasminium   
Colchicum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Jasmineae   
Colchiceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
200   
99+
160   
99+

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Properties of Jasmine and Autumn Crocus

Wondering what are the properties of Jasmine and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Jasmine and Autumn Crocus. Jasmine has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Jasmine has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Jasmine and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Autumn Crocus

Season and care of Jasmine and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.

Jasmine and Autumn Crocus Physical Information

Jasmine and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Autumn Crocus are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Autumn Crocus

Care of Jasmine and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jasmine 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.

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