Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Buddha's Hand season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Buddha's Hand
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.