Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Caribbean
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
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, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, 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
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Colchicum
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
colchicum
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
colchicum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
colchique
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Colchicum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Colchicum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Colchicum
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Colchicum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
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Properties of Colchicum and Jacaranda
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Jacaranda. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Jacaranda
Season and care of Colchicum and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Jacaranda Physical Information
Colchicum and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Jacaranda are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Colchicum and Jacaranda
Care of Colchicum and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.