Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
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 over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Colchicum
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
colchicum
काली मिर्च
In German
colchicum
Pfeffer
In French
colchique
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Colchicum
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Colchicum
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Colchicum
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Colchicum
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
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Season and Care of Colchicum and Black pepper
Season and care of Colchicum and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Black pepper Physical Information
Colchicum and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Black pepper are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Colchicum and Black pepper
Care of Colchicum and Black pepper 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 Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.