Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Limequat
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Limequat
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Limequat
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Limequat
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Limequat
cólquico
In Greek
Limequat
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Limequat
aftomn gema
In Polish
Limequat
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Limequat
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Limequat and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Limequat and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Limequat and Autumn Crocus. Limequat has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Limequat does not have fragrant flowers. Limequat 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 Limequat and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Limequat and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Limequat and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Limequat and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Limequat and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Autumn Crocus
Care of Limequat and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Limequat 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.