Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting
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, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Moderate
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
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Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Colchicum
Plum
In German
colchicum
Pflaume
In French
colchique
prune
In Spanish
Colchicum
ciruela
In Greek
Colchicum
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Colchicum
ameixa
In Polish
Colchicum
Śliwka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Colchicum and Plum
Season and care of Colchicum and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Plum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Colchicum and Plum Physical Information
Colchicum and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Plum are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Colchicum and Plum
Care of Colchicum and Plum 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 Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.