Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
Perennial
Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Macadamia
In Hindi
African Iris
Macadamia
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Macadamia
In French
African Iris
Macadamia
In Spanish
Iris africano
Macadamia
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Macadamia
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Macadamia
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Macadamia
In Latin
African Iris
Macadamia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Proteales
Family
Iridaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of African Iris and Macadamia
Season and care of African Iris and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Macadamia Physical Information
African Iris and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Macadamia are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of African Iris and Macadamia
Care of African Iris and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.