Colchicum grow and care – corm of the genus Colchicum also known as Naked lady plant, Colchicum is perennial deciduous plant used as ornamental plants, it grows in temperate, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-10.
Leaves shaped like linear leaves.
Colchicum flower
Flower color purple, pink, blue or white with yellow-orange stigmas, there are six petals and 3 stigmas
Colchicum for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Colchicum growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Corm
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Sensitive water
Recommended planting season?
Summer, autumn, winter
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, fungal
Pruning season:
Summer
How to prune:
Trim all the dead leaves
Size of the plant?
10-15cm, 4-6 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn / Winter
General information about the flower
purple, pink, blue or white flower in bowl shape
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Thinning / Deadheading of Colchicum Blossom:
Wind and rain
Vegetative Reproduction
How to make Vegetative Reproduction in Colchicum?
Split corm
The best time for vegetative reproduction in Colchicum:
Mid of the summer
How much time does it take to grow roots in vegetative reproduction?
Start of the autumn
What is the treatment for vegetative reproduction in Colchicum?
Same as fully grown plant
Scientific name:
Colchicum autumnale
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