How to grow and care for Colchicum speciosum Steven
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Colchicum speciosum Steven, Beautiful autumn crocus 'Atrorubens'
Colchicum speciosum Steven 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Colchicum speciosum Steven
How often should I water?
check Colchicum speciosum Steven Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Colchicum speciosum Steven need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Colchicum speciosum Steven likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Colchicum speciosum Steven at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Colchicum speciosum Steven prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Colchicum speciosum Steven is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Liliales, Family: Colchicaceae, Genus: Colchicum, Species: Colchicum speciosum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Colchicaceae |
| Genus | Colchicum |
| Species | Colchicum speciosum |
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