Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Agroforestry
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Ukiuki, uki
In Hindi
African Iris
Ukiuki
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Ukiuki
In French
African Iris
Ukiuki
In Spanish
Iris africano
Ukiuki
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Ukiuki
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Ukiuki
In Latin
African Iris
Ukiuki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Ukiuki
Season and care of African Iris and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ukiuki is while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ukiuki is .
African Iris and Ukiuki Physical Information
African Iris and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ukiuki height is - and width -. The color specification of African Iris and Ukiuki are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of African Iris and Ukiuki
Care of African Iris and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.