Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Tabebuia
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Tabebuia
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Tabebuia
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Tabebuia
cólquico
In Greek
Tabebuia
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
aftomn gema
In Polish
Tabebuia
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Tabebuia
aftomn vitellus
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Tabebuia and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Tabebuia and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Tabebuia and Autumn Crocus. Tabebuia doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Tabebuia does not have fragrant flowers. Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Tabebuia and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Tabebuia and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Autumn Crocus
Care of Tabebuia and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.