Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-13
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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Clamshell Orchid
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Clamshell Orchid season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clamshell Orchid is while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.