Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Crocus
In Hindi
Earth Star
Crocus
In German
Erdstern
Krokus
In French
Terre étoile
Crocus
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Azafrán
In Greek
γη αστεριών
κρόκος
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Açafrão
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Krokus
In Latin
terra, stella
Erocum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Crocoideae
Season and Care of Earth Star and Crocus
Season and care of Earth Star and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Earth Star and Crocus Physical Information
Earth Star and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Crocus are as follows:
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Earth Star and Crocus
Care of Earth Star and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.