Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Asia, Australia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown for shade, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Terminalia catappa
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
In Hindi
meadow saffron
जंगली बादाम
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
In French
Colchique d'automne
Badamier
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
In Greek
meadow saffron
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Migdałecznik właściwy
In Latin
autumnale
inti almont
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Combretaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Indian Almond
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Indian Almond? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Indian Almond. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Indian Almond doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Indian Almond 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 Indian Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Indian Almond
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Indian Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Indian Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Indian Almond season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Indian Almond is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Indian Almond Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Indian Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Indian Almond are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Indian Almond
Care of Meadow Saffron and Indian Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Indian Almond pruning is done 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 Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.