Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
South America, Brazil
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
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Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-13
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
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Crocus
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Crocus
Variegated Cassava
In German
Krokus
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Crocus
panaché manioc
In Spanish
Azafrán
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
κρόκος
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
Açafrão
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
Krokus
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
Erocum
variegated Cassava
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Crocus and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Crocus and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Variegated Cassava season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Crocus and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Crocus and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Crocus and Variegated Cassava
Care of Crocus and Variegated Cassava 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 Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.