Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Homalomena
In Hindi
African Iris
Homalomena
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Homalomena
In French
African Iris
Homalomena
In Spanish
Iris africano
Homalomena
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Homalomena
In Portuguese
Iris africano
homalomena
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Homalomena
In Latin
African Iris
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of African Iris and Homalomena
Season and care of African Iris and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Homalomena Physical Information
African Iris and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Homalomena are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of African Iris and Homalomena
Care of African Iris and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.