Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
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Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Compost, fertilize in spring
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
Birds
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Colchicum
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
colchicum
cornelian चेरी
In German
colchicum
Kornelkirsche
In French
colchique
cornouiller
In Spanish
Colchicum
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Colchicum
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Colchicum
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Colchicum
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Colchicum
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
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Properties of Colchicum and Cornelian Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Cornelian Cherry? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Cornelian Cherry. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Colchicum and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Colchicum and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Colchicum and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Colchicum and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.