Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Not Available
In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
CORDYLINE fruticosa
Common Name
Colchicum
Good Luck Tree, Hawaiian Ti, Tiplant
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Colchicum and Good Luck Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Good Luck Tree? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Good Luck Tree. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Good Luck Tree 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 Good Luck Tree 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 Good Luck Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Good Luck Tree
Season and care of Colchicum and Good Luck Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Good Luck Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Good Luck Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Good Luck Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Good Luck Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Good Luck Tree Physical Information
Colchicum and Good Luck Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Good Luck Tree height is 320.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Good Luck Tree are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Good Luck Tree flower color: White and Purple
- Good Luck Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink and Dark Red
Care of Colchicum and Good Luck Tree
Care of Colchicum and Good Luck Tree 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 Good Luck Tree 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 Good Luck Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
