Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Colchicum
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
colchicum
In German
Brasil Baum
colchicum
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
colchique
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Colchicum
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Colchicum
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Colchicum
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Colchicum
Season and care of Brazilwood and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Colchicum season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Brazilwood and Colchicum Physical Information
Brazilwood and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Colchicum are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Brazilwood and Colchicum
Care of Brazilwood and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Brazilwood 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.