Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
India, Nepal, China
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Betula utilis
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
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Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
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Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Colchicum
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
colchicum
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
colchicum
Himalaya-Birke
In French
colchique
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Colchicum
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Colchicum
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Colchicum
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Colchicum
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Colchicum
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
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Properties of Colchicum and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Himalayan Birch. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Colchicum and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Colchicum and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Colchicum and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Colchicum and Himalayan Birch
Care of Colchicum and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.