Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Madagascar
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Rocky areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Purplish-black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Not Available
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous, Skin cuts
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM geayi
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Madagaskar Palm
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Pachypodium
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Pachypodium
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Pachypodium
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Pachypodium
cólquico
In Greek
Pachypodium
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
aftomn gema
In Polish
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Pachypodium
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Liliales
Family
Apocynaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Properties of Pachypodium and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Pachypodium and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Pachypodium and Autumn Crocus. Pachypodium has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Pachypodium does not have fragrant flowers. Pachypodium has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts. 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 Pachypodium and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachypodium and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Pachypodium and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Pachypodium and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachypodium is Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachypodium and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Pachypodium and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Pachypodium and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Pachypodium flower color: White
Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Pachypodium and Autumn Crocus
Care of Pachypodium and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium 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.