Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Southern Asia
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Not Available
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
14-15
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
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
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
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
Crocus
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
Crocus
Chinese Evergreen
In German
Krokus
Kolbenfaden
In French
Crocus
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
Azafrán
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
κρόκος
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
Krokus
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
Erocum
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Aglaonemateae
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crocus and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Crocus and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Chinese Evergreen season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crocus and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Crocus and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Crocus and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Care of Crocus and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Crocus and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.