Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Palm or Cycad
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Indigo
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, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
meadow saffron
taraw palm
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Taraw palme
In French
Colchique d'automne
Taraw palm
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Taraw palma
In Greek
meadow saffron
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Taraw palma
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
autumnale
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Livistona
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Serdang
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Serdang? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Serdang. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Serdang doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Serdang 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 Serdang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Serdang
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Serdang season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Serdang Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Serdang are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Serdang
Care of Meadow Saffron and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Serdang 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 Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.