Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-9
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, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
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 water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
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
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
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
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
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, Culinary use
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
Colchicum
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
colchicum
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
colchicum
Valencia-orange
In French
colchique
orange de Valence
In Spanish
Colchicum
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
Colchicum
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
Colchicum
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Colchicum
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Colchicum and Valencia Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Valencia Orange? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Valencia Orange. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Valencia Orange 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 Valencia Orange 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 Valencia Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Colchicum and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Valencia Orange season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Colchicum and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Colchicum and Valencia Orange
Care of Colchicum and Valencia Orange 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 Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.