Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Water elm
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
-
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Colchicum
American Elm
In Hindi
colchicum
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
colchicum
amerikanische Ulme
In French
colchique
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Colchicum
olmo americano
In Greek
Colchicum
American Elm
In Portuguese
Colchicum
olmo americano
In Polish
Colchicum
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Colchicum
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
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Season and Care of Colchicum and Elm
Season and care of Colchicum and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Colchicum and Elm Physical Information
Colchicum and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Elm are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Colchicum and Elm
Care of Colchicum and Elm 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 Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.