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How to grow and care for Crocus sativus

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Crocus sativus

Crocus sativus 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

18C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Crocus sativus

How often should I water?

check Crocus sativus 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Crocus sativus need?

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Bright direct light

Grow light

Light preference

Crocus sativus likes Bright direct 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!

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20K~

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Crocus sativus at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Crocus sativus prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Crocus sativus is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Iridaceae, Genus: Crocus, Species: Crocus sativus

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatMediterranean
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyIridaceae
GenusCrocus
SpeciesCrocus sativus

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