Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Central America, South America
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ZEA mays 'Indian Summer'
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Ornamental Corn
Colchicum
In Hindi
Hydrangea
colchicum
In German
Hortensie
colchicum
In French
Hortensia
colchique
In Spanish
Hortensia
Colchicum
In Greek
υδραγεία
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Colchicum
In Polish
Hortensja
Colchicum
In Latin
Hibiscus
Colchicum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Wurmbaeiodeae
Properties of Ornamental Corn and Colchicum
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Corn and Colchicum? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Corn and Colchicum. Ornamental Corn doesn't have thorns and Colchicum doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Corn has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Colchicum has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Ornamental Corn and Colchicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Corn and Colchicum
Season and care of Ornamental Corn and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Corn and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Corn is Loam and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Corn is Neutral and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Corn and Colchicum Physical Information
Ornamental Corn and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Corn height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Corn and Colchicum are as follows:
Ornamental Corn flower color: White and Yellow green
Ornamental Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Corn and Colchicum
Care of Ornamental Corn and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Ornamental Corn needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.