Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
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
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
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
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
Common Name
Crocus
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
In Hindi
Crocus
Paprika Pepper
In German
Krokus
Paprika -Pfeffer
In French
Crocus
Paprika Pepper
In Spanish
Azafrán
Pimentón pimienta
In Greek
κρόκος
πάπρικα πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Paprika pimenta
In Polish
Krokus
Papryka Papryka
In Latin
Erocum
Paprika Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Iridaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crocus and Paprika Pepper
Season and care of Crocus and Paprika Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Paprika Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Paprika Pepper season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Paprika Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Paprika Pepper is Neutral.
Crocus and Paprika Pepper Physical Information
Crocus and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Paprika Pepper are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
- Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Crocus and Paprika Pepper
Care of Crocus and Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.