Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
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Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
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
Lobed and toothed
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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 flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Ranunculus
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Ranunkel
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Ranunculus
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
ranúnculo
cólquico
In Greek
Ranunculus
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
aftomn gema
In Polish
Ranogkylos
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Ranogkylos
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Properties of Ranunculus and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Autumn Crocus. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Ranunculus and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Ranunculus and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Ranunculus and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Ranunculus and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Ranunculus and Autumn Crocus
Care of Ranunculus and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Ranunculus 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.