Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa
North America
Types
Perennial
Picea glauca, Picea glauca 'Conica'
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Green, Light Green
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Regular watering during dry periods
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
chest congestion, Chest pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Branch, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
PICEA glauca
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Canada spruce, skunk spruce, cat spruce, single spruce, western white spruce, Porsild spruce, Black Hills spruce
In Hindi
African Iris
White Spruce
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Weiß-Fichte
In French
African Iris
Épinette blanche
In Spanish
Iris africano
White Spruce
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
White Spruce
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Pinheiro-do-canadá
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Świerk biały
In Latin
African Iris
White Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Iridaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of African Iris and White Spruce
Season and care of African Iris and White Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and White Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and White Spruce Physical Information
African Iris and White Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and White Spruce are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
White Spruce flower color: Red and Yellow
- White Spruce leaf color: Green
Care of African Iris and White Spruce
Care of African Iris and White Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and White Spruce 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 White Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.