How to grow and care for Crocus speciosus Griseb., 1846
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Crocus speciosus Griseb., 1846
Crocus speciosus Griseb., 1846 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Crocus speciosus Griseb., 1846
How often should I water?
check Crocus speciosus Griseb., 1846 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
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Summer. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Crocus speciosus Griseb., 1846 need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Crocus speciosus Griseb., 1846 likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Crocus speciosus Griseb., 1846 at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Crocus speciosus Griseb., 1846 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 Crocus speciosus Griseb., 1846 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Iridaceae, Genus: Crocus, Species: Crocus speciosus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Crocus |
| Species | Crocus speciosus |
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