Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Western Asia
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
Acidic, Neutral
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
-
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Colchicum
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
colchicum
मीठी चेरी
In German
colchicum
Süße Kirsche
In French
colchique
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Colchicum
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Colchicum
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Cereja doce
In Polish
Colchicum
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Colchicum
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Colchicum and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Sweet Cherry. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Colchicum and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Colchicum and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Colchicum and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Colchicum and Sweet Cherry
Care of Colchicum and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.