Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not available
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Adequately
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Not Available
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Acacia
Colchicum
In Hindi
Acacia
colchicum
In German
Acacia
colchicum
In French
Acacia
colchique
In Spanish
Acacia
Colchicum
In Greek
Acacia
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Acacia
Colchicum
In Polish
Acacia
Colchicum
In Latin
Acacia
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Colchicum
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Colchicum? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Colchicum. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Colchicum doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Colchicum has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Acacia and Colchicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Colchicum
Season and care of Acacia and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Colchicum season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Acacia and Colchicum Physical Information
Acacia and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Colchicum are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Acacia and Colchicum
Care of Acacia and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.