Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Woodlands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
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
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
Aphids, Insects
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Aleurites moluccana
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
cólquico
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
aftomn gema
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Colchiceae
Properties of Kukui and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Autumn Crocus. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like 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 Kukui and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Kukui and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Kukui and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Autumn Crocus
Care of Kukui and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.