About Meadow Saffron and Arching Brassia
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
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
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
BRASSIA arcuigera
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Arching Brassia plant
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Arching Brassia Pflanze
In French
Colchique d'automne
plante Arching Brassia
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
planta de arqueo Brassia
In Greek
meadow saffron
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
planta arqueamento Brassia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Wyginając Brassia roślin
In Latin
autumnale
Curva Brassia herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Arching Brassia
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Arching Brassia? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Arching Brassia. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Arching Brassia 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 Arching Brassia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Arching Brassia
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Arching Brassia is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Arching Brassia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Arching Brassia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Arching Brassia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Arching Brassia is Not Available.
Meadow Saffron and Arching Brassia Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Arching Brassia physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Arching Brassia are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
- Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Arching Brassia
Care of Meadow Saffron and Arching Brassia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.