Chilean blue crocus

How to Grow and Care for Chilean blue crocus

Chilean blue crocus · Tecophilaea cyanocrocus
Also known as: Chilean crocus

Grow in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun; protect from frost. Or grow in a pot in an alpine house: plant 5cm deep in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost and sharp sand; water in growing season but reduce watering as the leaves die down in summer

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Chilean blue crocus

Chilean blue crocus
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun; protect from frost. Or grow in a pot in an alpine house: plant 5cm deep in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost and sharp sand; water in growing season but reduce watering as the leaves die down in summer

How to Water Chilean blue crocus?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Chilean blue crocus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Chilean blue crocus?

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What Soil Is Best for Chilean blue crocus?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Chilean blue crocus?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Chilean blue crocus?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Chilean blue crocus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Chilean blue crocus?

Propagate by removing offsets in late summer

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How to Transplant Chilean blue crocus?

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How to Care for Chilean blue crocus in Winter?

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How to Plant Chilean blue crocus?

Grow in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun; protect from frost. Or grow in a pot in an alpine house: plant 5cm deep in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost and sharp sand; water in growing season but reduce watering as the leaves die down in summer

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How to Repot Chilean blue crocus?

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How to Harvest Chilean blue crocus?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Chilean blue crocus

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Attributes of Chilean blue crocus

Plant typeAlpine Rockery · Bulbs
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginChile

Scientific Classification

Species
Tecophilaea cyanocrocus
Genus
Tecophilaea
Family
Tecophilaeaceae
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