Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
-
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Crocus
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Crocus
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Krokus
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Crocus
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Azafrán
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
κρόκος
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Açafrão
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Krokus
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Erocum
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Iridaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Crocus and Arboricola
Season and care of Crocus and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crocus and Arboricola Physical Information
Crocus and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Arboricola are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Crocus and Arboricola
Care of Crocus and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.