Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Melanesia
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Not Available
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Crocus
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Crocus
Copperleaf
In German
Krokus
Copperleaf
In French
Crocus
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Azafrán
copperleaf
In Greek
κρόκος
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Copperleaf
In Polish
Krokus
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Erocum
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Crocus and Copperleaf
Season and care of Crocus and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Crocus and Copperleaf Physical Information
Crocus and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Copperleaf are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Crocus and Copperleaf
Care of Crocus and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.