Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Aaron Caladium
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Aaron Caladium
In French
Colchique d'automne
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
meadow saffron
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
autumnale
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Aaron Caladium. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Meadow Saffron and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Aaron Caladium
Care of Meadow Saffron and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.