Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Cholla
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Colchique d'automne
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
planta de Cholla
In Greek
meadow saffron
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
planta Salão
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
roślin Hall
In Latin
autumnale
plant Hall
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Cholla. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Cholla
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Cholla season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Cholla Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Cholla are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Meadow Saffron and Cholla
Care of Meadow Saffron and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Cholla pruning is done 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.