Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
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Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Crocus
Schefflera
In Hindi
Crocus
Schefflera
In German
Krokus
Schefflera
In French
Crocus
Schefflera
In Spanish
Azafrán
Schefflera
In Greek
κρόκος
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Schefflera
In Polish
Krokus
Schefflera
In Latin
Erocum
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Iridaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crocus and Schefflera
Season and care of Crocus and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Crocus and Schefflera Physical Information
Crocus and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Schefflera are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Crocus and Schefflera
Care of Crocus and Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.