Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
S. undulata , Laelias
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
subtropical regions
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Myrmecophila
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia
Colchicum
In Hindi
schomburgkia
colchicum
In German
schomburgkia
colchicum
In French
schomburgkia
colchique
In Spanish
schomburgkia
Colchicum
In Greek
schomburgkia
Colchicum
In Portuguese
schomburgkia
Colchicum
In Polish
schomburgkia
Colchicum
In Latin
schomburgkia
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schomburgkia
Colchicum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Properties of Schomburgkia and Colchicum
Wondering what are the properties of Schomburgkia and Colchicum? We provide you with everything About Schomburgkia and Colchicum. Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns and Colchicum doesn't have thorns. Also Schomburgkia does not have fragrant flowers. Schomburgkia has allergic reactions like Unknown and Colchicum has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Schomburgkia and Colchicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Colchicum
Season and care of Schomburgkia and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Schomburgkia and Colchicum Physical Information
Schomburgkia and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Colchicum are as follows:
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Schomburgkia and Colchicum
Care of Schomburgkia and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.