Crocus

Hornbeam

About Crocus and Hornbeam

Crocus

Hornbeam

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb, Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China

Europe, Turkey

Types

Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii

Number of Varieties

9030

0 40000

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Habitat

Scrubs, Woods

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-82-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

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, 8

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

5.10 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loamy

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

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, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Crocus Longiflorus

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Crocus

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

Crocus

हानबीन

In German

Krokus

Hainbuche

In French

Crocus

charme

In Spanish

Azafrán

carpe

In Greek

κρόκος

γαύρος

In Portuguese

Açafrão

choupo-branco

In Polish

Krokus

grab

In Latin

Erocum

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Fagales

Family

Iridaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Crocus

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Crocoideae

Coryloideae

Number of Species

9038

1 27800

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Properties of Crocus and Hornbeam

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

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Season and Care of Crocus and Hornbeam

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

Crocus and Hornbeam Physical Information

Crocus and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Hornbeam are as follows:

Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Crocus and Hornbeam

Care of Crocus and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.