Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
jumping cholla
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
jumping cholla
Herbstzeitlose
In French
jumping cholla
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
jumping cholla
cólquico
In Greek
jumping cholla
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
aftomn gema
In Polish
jumping cholla
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
jumping cholla
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jumping Cholla and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Jumping Cholla and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Jumping Cholla and Autumn Crocus. Jumping Cholla has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Jumping Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Jumping Cholla and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Autumn Crocus
Care of Jumping Cholla and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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.