About Meadow Saffron and Sina
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Drought Tolerant
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Sina
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Sina
In French
Colchique d'automne
Sina
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Sina
In Greek
meadow saffron
Sina
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Sina
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Sina
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Stenocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Sina
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Sina? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Sina. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Sina doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Sina 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 Sina and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Sina
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Sina is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Sina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Sina season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Sina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Sina Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Sina physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sina height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Sina are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Sina flower color: Not Available
- Sina leaf color: Not Available
Care of Meadow Saffron and Sina
Care of Meadow Saffron and Sina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Sina 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 Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.