Crocus

Freesia

Crocus and Freesia Care

Crocus

Freesia

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1 Care

1.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

1.2 How to Plant?

From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings

From bulbs

1.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

High

1.4 Watering Plants

1.4.1 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, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant

1.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

1.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

1.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

1.5 Soil

1.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Slightly Acidic

1.5.2 Soil Type

Loamy

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained

1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

1.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun

1.7 Pruning

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

Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

1.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash

1.9 Pests and Diseases

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

Pests and diseases free

1.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Watering Crocus and Freesia

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Crocus and Freesia Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Crocus and Freesia care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Crocus and Freesia is as follows:

Watering Crocus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Crocus in Winter: Average Water
Watering Freesia in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Freesia in Winter: Average Water

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Crocus and Freesia Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Crocus and Freesia diseases is very important factor of Crocus and Freesia Care. These plant's diseases are:

Crocus: Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire and Tulip Viruses
Freesia: Pests and diseases free

Crocus and Freesia Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Crocus and Freesia care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Crocus and Freesia pruning is done as follows:

Crocus pruning: No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning
Freesia pruning: Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Crocus and Freesia fertilizers are as follows:

Crocus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Freesia fertilizers: 20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Potash