Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
ओरिएंटल लिली
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Orientalische Lilie
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Lily Oriental
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
lirio oriental
cólquico
In Greek
Oriental Lily
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Lily Oriental
aftomn gema
In Polish
Oriental Lily
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Oriental Lily
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Properties of Oriental Lily and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Oriental Lily and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Oriental Lily and Autumn Crocus. Oriental Lily doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Oriental Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Oriental Lily has allergic reactions like Asthma and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Oriental Lily and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oriental Lily and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Oriental Lily and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Oriental Lily and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oriental Lily season is Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Summer. The type of soil for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Oriental Lily is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Oriental Lily and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Oriental Lily and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Oriental Lily and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Oriental Lily and Autumn Crocus
Care of Oriental Lily and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oriental Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.