How to grow and care for Crocus vernus (L.) Hill
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Crocus vernus (L.) Hill, White crocus 'King of the Striped', Giant crocus 'King of the Striped'
Crocus vernus (L.) Hill 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Crocus vernus (L.) Hill
How often should I water?
check Crocus vernus (L.) Hill 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 Crocus vernus (L.) Hill need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Crocus vernus (L.) Hill 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
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Crocus vernus (L.) Hill at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Crocus vernus (L.) Hill 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 vernus (L.) Hill is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Iridaceae, Genus: Crocus, Species: Crocus vernus
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Asparagales |
Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Crocus |
Species | Crocus vernus |
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