Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PROTEA
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Protea plant
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Protea Pflanze
Herbstzeitlose
In French
usine de Protea
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
planta de protea
cólquico
In Greek
φυτό Protea
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
planta Protea
aftomn gema
In Polish
Protea roślin
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Protea herba
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Protea and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Protea and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Protea and Autumn Crocus. Protea doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Protea does not have fragrant flowers. Protea has allergic reactions like and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like . 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 Protea and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Protea and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Protea and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Autumn Crocus season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Protea and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Protea and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Protea and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Care of Protea and Autumn Crocus
Care of Protea and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea 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.