
Crocus
Also known as
Crocus lageniflorus stellaris, Crocus stellaris and Crocus xstellaris
Taxonomy
Crocus luteus
Crocus
Iridaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Crocus
How often to water your Crocus

every 9
Crocus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Crocus in your home

a window
Crocus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Crocus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crocus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Crocus

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Crocus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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New sprouts coming in! My little #SaffronCrocus plants have apparently survived the winter (and being dug up by my cats 🙄) and are starting to sprout! I’m so excited 🥳! #EdiblePlants #HappyPlants #MaybeItWillLive
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#SpringCrocus Here is my new little buddy :) I hope ot grows into a big beauty 😻
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First Harvest! I’m so excited! My saffron crocus bulbs are growing, and three of the bloomed! The flowers are so cute!!
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First time for me caring for spring corcus. The weather here is turning cold. Should I bring my corcus indoors or does it withstand the cold. Thoughts please🙏 #SpringCrocus
Care Summary for Crocus
Crocus
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
