Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
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Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Light Purple, Pink, White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Judas Tree
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
ऐस्प
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Judasbaum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Judas arbre
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
cólquico
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
aftomn gema
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Iudas ligno
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cercideae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Properties of Judas Tree and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Judas Tree and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Judas Tree and Autumn Crocus. Judas Tree has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Judas Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Judas Tree has allergic reactions like and Autumn Crocus 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 Judas Tree and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Judas Tree and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Judas Tree and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Judas Tree and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Judas Tree and Autumn Crocus
Care of Judas Tree and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree 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.