Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Eastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
Dwarf Iris
In German
Brasil Baum
Zwergiris
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Enano Iris
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Irideae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Dwarf Iris. Brazilwood has thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling. 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 Brazilwood and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Brazilwood and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Brazilwood and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Brazilwood and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Brazilwood and Dwarf Iris
Care of Brazilwood and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brazilwood 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.