Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Not Available
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Acacia
Crocus
In Spanish
Acacia
Azafrán
In Portuguese
Acacia
Açafrão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Crocoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Crocus? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Crocus. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Crocus has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Acacia and Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Crocus
Season and care of Acacia and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Crocus season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Acacia and Crocus Physical Information
Acacia and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Crocus are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Acacia and Crocus
Care of Acacia and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.