Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia
Southern Asia, India
Types
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES grandiflora
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Butterfly Iris
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
दालचीनी
In German
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
Zimt
In French
Papillon Iris Plante
Cannelle
In Spanish
Planta del iris de la mariposa
Canela
In Greek
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Borboleta da planta Iris
Canela
In Polish
Butterfly Iris Roślin
Cynamon
In Latin
Gloria Iris Planta
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Dietes Salisb
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Butterfly Iris and Cinnamon
Season and care of Butterfly Iris and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Iris and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Iris and Cinnamon Physical Information
Butterfly Iris and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Iris and Cinnamon are as follows:
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Butterfly Iris and Cinnamon
Care of Butterfly Iris and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.