Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Wet lands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Long Broad
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Plumcot
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Plumcot
Herbstzeitlose
In French
plumcot
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
plumcot
cólquico
In Greek
Plumcot
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
plumcot
aftomn gema
In Polish
Plumcot
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Plumcot
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Plumcot and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Plumcot and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Plumcot and Autumn Crocus. Plumcot doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Plumcot does not have fragrant flowers. Plumcot has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Rash and Swelling. 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 Plumcot and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plumcot and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Plumcot and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Plumcot and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Plumcot and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Care of Plumcot and Autumn Crocus
Care of Plumcot and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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.