Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
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
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cleanser, Repellent
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Colchicum
Persian Lime
In Hindi
colchicum
Persian lime
In German
colchicum
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
colchique
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Colchicum
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Colchicum
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Colchicum
Persian lime
In Latin
Colchicum
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Colchicum and Persian Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Persian Lime? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Persian Lime. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Persian Lime
Season and care of Colchicum and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Persian Lime Physical Information
Colchicum and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Persian Lime are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Colchicum and Persian Lime
Care of Colchicum and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
