Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Colchicum
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
colchicum
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
colchicum
In French
plante Arching Brassia
colchique
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Colchicum
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Colchicum
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Colchicum
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Colchicum
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Colchicum
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Colchicum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Arching Brassia and Colchicum Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Colchicum are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Colchicum
Care of Arching Brassia and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia 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 Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.