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Colchicum (Colchicum autumnale) Care Guide

Care guide for Colchicum: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Colchicum

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⚠️ Colchicum is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.5-7.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.5 m (1.5 ft).
Origin

Native to: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, France.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.