Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
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In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
DAUCUS carota 'Little Finger'
Common Name
Colchicum
Baby Carrot, Carrot, Little Finger Carrot
In Hindi
colchicum
Hydrangea
In German
colchicum
Hortensie
In French
colchique
Hortensia
In Spanish
Colchicum
Hortensia
In Greek
Colchicum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Hortênsia
In Polish
Colchicum
Hortensja
In Latin
Colchicum
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
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Properties of Colchicum and Carrot
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Carrot? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Carrot. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Carrot 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 Carrot 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 Carrot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Carrot
Season and care of Colchicum and Carrot is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Carrot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Carrot season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Carrot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Carrot is Neutral.
Colchicum and Carrot Physical Information
Colchicum and Carrot physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Carrot height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Carrot are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Carrot flower color: Green and Tan
- Carrot leaf color: Green
Care of Colchicum and Carrot
Care of Colchicum and Carrot 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 Carrot 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 Carrot needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.