Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
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?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Colchicum
In Hindi
Tabebuia
colchicum
In German
Tabebuia
colchicum
In French
Tabebuia
colchique
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Colchicum
In Greek
Tabebuia
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Colchicum
In Polish
Tabebuia
Colchicum
In Latin
Tabebuia
Colchicum
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Colchicum
Season and care of Tabebuia and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Colchicum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Colchicum Physical Information
Tabebuia and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Colchicum are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Colchicum
Care of Tabebuia and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Tabebuia 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.