Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
not available
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
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?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
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, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Colchicum
In Hindi
शकरकंद
colchicum
In German
Palmlilie
colchicum
In French
Yucca
colchique
In Spanish
Yucca
Colchicum
In Portuguese
iúca
Colchicum
In Polish
yucca
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Wurmbaeiodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yuca and Colchicum
Season and care of Yuca and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Yuca and Colchicum Physical Information
Yuca and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Colchicum are as follows:
Yuca flower color: White and Red
Yuca leaf color: Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Yuca and Colchicum
Care of Yuca and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Yuca 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.