Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
1-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Alocasia
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Alocasia
In French
Colchique d'automne
Alocasia
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Alocasia
In Greek
meadow saffron
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Alocasia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Alocasia
In Latin
autumnale
Aglaonema
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Alocasia
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Alocasia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Alocasia Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Alocasia are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Alocasia
Care of Meadow Saffron and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.