Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
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Habitat
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Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Sky Blue
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Bromeliad
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
Bromeliad
In German
Schwertlilie
Bromeliad
In French
Iris barbu
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
Bromeliad
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
Bromeliad
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Bromeliad
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
Bromeliad
Phylum
Embryophyta
Spermatophyta
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Bearded Iris and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Bearded Iris and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Bearded Iris and Bromeliad. Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Bearded Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like and Bromeliad has allergic reactions like . 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 Bearded Iris and Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Bromeliad
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Bromeliad season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearded Iris and Bromeliad Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Bromeliad are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Bearded Iris and Bromeliad
Care of Bearded Iris and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.