Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
V. × heilbornii
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Copper iris
In Hindi
Babaco
Copper Iris
In German
Babaco
Copper Iris
In French
Babaco
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Babaco
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Babaco
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Babaco
Copper Iris
In Polish
Babaco
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Babaco
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Caricaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Babaco and Copper Iris
Season and care of Babaco and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Babaco and Copper Iris Physical Information
Babaco and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Copper Iris are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Babaco and Copper Iris
Care of Babaco and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.