Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Eastern Europe
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
Dwarf Iris
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Zwergiris
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Enano Iris
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Arching Brassia and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Arching Brassia and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Arching Brassia and Dwarf Iris. Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Arching Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Arching Brassia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Arching Brassia and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Arching Brassia and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Dwarf Iris
Care of Arching Brassia and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.