Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Colchicum
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
colchicum
alstroemeria
In German
colchicum
Alstroemeria
In French
colchique
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Colchicum
Alstroemeria
In Greek
Colchicum
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Colchicum
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Colchicum
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Colchicum and Alstroemeria
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Alstroemeria. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Colchicum does not have fragrant flowers. Colchicum has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Colchicum and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Colchicum and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Colchicum and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Colchicum and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Colchicum and Alstroemeria
Care of Colchicum and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.