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About Crocus and Gazania

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1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual
1.2 Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
1.3 Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
1.4 Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
90
Rank: 43 (Overall)
18
Rank: 74 (Overall)
About Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Lower slopes, meadows
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
8-1
8-5
1.8 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
4, 5, 6, 7
1.9 Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
15.20 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
About Cyclamen
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
5.10 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
2.4 Thorns
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
14% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
35% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
88% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
38% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
25% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
42% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
15% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
18% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
14% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
50% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
13% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
4% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
55% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
6.1.3 Edible Uses
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
68% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Not Available
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
29% Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
All Annual Flowers For Full Sun Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
PHLOX nivalis
7.2 Common Name
Crocus
Trailing Phlox
7.2.1 In Hindi
Crocus
Gazania
7.2.2 In German
Krokus
Gazania
7.2.3 In French
Crocus
Gazania
7.2.4 In Spanish
Azafrán
Gazania
7.2.5 In Greek
κρόκος
Gazania
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Açafrão
Gazania
7.2.7 In Polish
Krokus
Gazania
7.2.8 In Latin
Erocum
Gazania
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Asparagales
Asterales
8.5 Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
8.6 Genus
Crocus
Gazania
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
8.9 Subfamily
Crocoideae
Cichorioideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
90
Rank: 93 (Overall)
16
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Crocus and Gazania

Wondering what are the properties of Crocus and Gazania? We provide you with everything About Crocus and Gazania. Crocus doesn't have thorns and Gazania doesn't have thorns. Also Crocus does not have fragrant flowers. Crocus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gazania 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 Crocus and Gazania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Crocus and Gazania

Season and care of Crocus and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Gazania season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Gazania is Acidic.

Crocus and Gazania Physical Information

Crocus and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Gazania are as follows:

  • Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow

  • Crocus leaf color: Green

  • Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow

  • Gazania leaf color: Green

Care of Crocus and Gazania

Care of Crocus and Gazania 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 Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.