Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, White
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Plum
Colchicum
In German
Pflaume
colchicum
In French
prune
colchique
In Spanish
ciruela
Colchicum
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
Colchicum
In Portuguese
ameixa
Colchicum
In Polish
Śliwka
Colchicum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Properties of Plum and Colchicum
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Colchicum? We provide you with everything About Plum and Colchicum. Plum has thorns and Colchicum doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Colchicum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching 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 Plum and Colchicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Colchicum
Season and care of Plum and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Colchicum season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Plum and Colchicum Physical Information
Plum and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Plum and Colchicum are as follows:
Plum flower color: Pink and White
Plum leaf color: Pink
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Plum and Colchicum
Care of Plum and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.