Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
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 Type
Clay, Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
शैरन फल
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Sharon Frucht
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Sharon Fruit
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
cólquico
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
aftomn gema
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Sharon fructus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Diospyreae
Colchiceae
Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Sharon Fruit and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Sharon Fruit and Autumn Crocus
Care of Sharon Fruit and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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.