About Meadow Saffron and Aechmea
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
no pruning required
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Aechmea
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Aechmea
In French
Colchique d'automne
Aechmea
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Aechmea
In Greek
meadow saffron
Αιχμέα
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Aechmea
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Aechmea
In Latin
autumnale
Aechmea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Aechmea. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Aechmea 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 Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Aechmea
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Aechmea season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Aechmea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Aechmea is Not Available.
Meadow Saffron and Aechmea Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Aechmea height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Aechmea are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Aechmea flower color: Not Available
- Aechmea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Meadow Saffron and Aechmea
Care of Meadow Saffron and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.