
Autumn Crocus
About Autumn Crocus
Autumn Crocus is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Autumn Crocus likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Autumn Crocus belongs to the Crocus genus, and is native to Southern Europe.
⚠️ Autumn Crocus is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Crocus nudiflorus
Crocus
Iridaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Autumn Crocus
How often to water your Autumn Crocus

every 9
Autumn 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 Autumn Crocus in your home

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