Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-14
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root
-
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
In Hindi
African Iris
Primavera plant
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Primavera Pflanzen
In French
African Iris
usine de Primavera
In Spanish
Iris africano
planta de Primavera
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
φυτικών Primavera
In Portuguese
Iris africano
planta de Primavera
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Primavera roślin
In Latin
African Iris
Primavera herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Iridaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Dietes
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of African Iris and Primavera
Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Primavera? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Primavera. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Primavera doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Primavera 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 Primavera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Iris and Primavera
Season and care of African Iris and Primavera is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Primavera Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Primavera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Primavera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Primavera Physical Information
African Iris and Primavera physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Primavera are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Primavera leaf color: Green
Care of African Iris and Primavera
Care of African Iris and Primavera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Primavera pruning is done 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 Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.