African Iris

Hornbeam

About African Iris and Hornbeam

African Iris

Hornbeam

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

Europe, Turkey

Types

Perennial

Number of Varieties

5030

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-102-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.30 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Scale

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Ethnobotanic

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaves

Other Uses

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIETES bicolor

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

African iris, Fortnight lily

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

African Iris

हानबीन

In German

Afrikanische Iris

Hainbuche

In French

African Iris

charme

In Spanish

Iris africano

carpe

In Greek

Αφρικανική Iris

γαύρος

In Portuguese

Iris africano

choupo-branco

In Polish

Afryki Iris

grab

In Latin

African Iris

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Fagales

Family

Iridaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Dietes

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Coryloideae

Number of Species

30038

1 27800

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Properties of African Iris and Hornbeam

Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Hornbeam. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of African Iris and Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Iris and Hornbeam

Season and care of African Iris and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.

African Iris and Hornbeam Physical Information

African Iris and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Hornbeam are as follows:

African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of African Iris and Hornbeam

Care of African Iris and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.