Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
South Africa
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Clivia
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Clivia
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Clivia
In French
Colchique d'automne
Clivia
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Clivia
In Greek
meadow saffron
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Clivia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Clivia
In Latin
autumnale
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Clivia. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Clivia
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Clivia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Clivia Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Clivia are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Clivia
Care of Meadow Saffron and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.