Naked Ladies
Also known as
Autumn Crocus, Autumn Crocus, Meadow saffron and Naked ladies
Taxonomy
Colchicum autumnale
Colchicum
Colchicaceae
Liliales
How to care for Naked Ladies
Water
How often to water your Naked Ladies
every 9
Naked Ladies needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Los Angeles, California.
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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Los Angeles, California
45% Low
Growing Naked Ladies in Los Angeles right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
January 29th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Los Angeles is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deterā¦
Sunlight will increase by 28.8% āļø
January 29th, 2023
Los Angeles is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Los Angeles is expected to increase by 28.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.8 megajoules of energy ā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours š
January 30th, 2023
This month, Los Angeles is getting an average of 9.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.2% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of ā¦
Finding light for Autumn Crocus in your home
a window
Naked Ladies love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Los Angeles, California ā .
Naked Ladies does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Naked Ladies
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Naked Ladies after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
When to repot Naked Ladies
Is this a good time of year to repot? No ā³
January 28th, 2023
The growing potential in Los Angeles is low š.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to rā¦
FAQs
Naked Ladies is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
Water Needs
Naked Ladies prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Naked Ladies requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Naked Ladies 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. Naked Ladies is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Soil
Naked Ladies does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Naked Ladies should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Naked Ladies grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Naked Ladies can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Naked Ladies can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
Care Summary for Naked Ladies
Naked Ladies
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Los Angeles, California, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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