Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Colchicum
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
colchicum
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
colchicum
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
colchique
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Colchicum
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Colchicum
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Colchicum
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Colchicum
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Colchicum and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Bulbophyllum. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum 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 Bulbophyllum 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 Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Colchicum and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Colchicum and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Colchicum and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Colchicum and Bulbophyllum
Care of Colchicum and Bulbophyllum 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 Bulbophyllum pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.