Meadow Saffron

Elephant Bush

About Meadow Saffron and Elephant Bush

Meadow Saffron

Elephant Bush

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Succulent

1.3 Origin

Hybrid origin

Southern Africa

1.4 Types

boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

5NA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Temperate Regions

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

Not Available10-12

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

Not Available

10-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

21,22

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

12.70 cm250.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

20.30 cm121.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Green, Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Succulent

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Late Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

no pruning required

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Dry root rot, Pest Free

Pests and diseases free

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Whiteflies

Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Poisonous to grazing animals

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

No Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

anti rheumatic, cathartic

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaves, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'

PORTULACARIA afra

7.2 Common Name

Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

7.2.1 In Hindi

meadow saffron

Elephant Bush

7.2.2 In German

Herbstzeitlose

Elephant Bush

7.2.3 In French

Colchique d'automne

Elephant Bush

7.2.4 In Spanish

Estado de conservación

elefante Bush

7.2.5 In Greek

meadow saffron

ελέφαντας Μπους

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Colchicum autumnale

elefante de Bush

7.2.7 In Polish

Colchicum autumnale

Elephant Bush

7.2.8 In Latin

autumnale

bush elephant

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Tracheophyta

Embryophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Liliales

Caryophyllales

8.5 Family

Liliaceae

Portulacaceae

8.6 Genus

Colchicum

Portulacaria

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Portulacarioideae

8.10 Number of Species

NANA

1 27800

Properties of Meadow Saffron and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Elephant Bush. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Meadow Saffron and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Meadow Saffron and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Meadow Saffron and Elephant Bush

Care of Meadow Saffron and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.