Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Sword-like
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
candelabro
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
candelabro
Dutch Iris
In German
candelabro
Dutch Iris
In French
candelabro
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
candelabro
Dutch Iris
In Greek
candelabro
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
candelabro
Dutch Iris
In Polish
candelabro
Dutch Iris
In Latin
candelabro
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Candelabro and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Candelabro and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Dutch Iris season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Candelabro and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Candelabro flower color:
Candelabro leaf color:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Candelabro and Dutch Iris
Care of Candelabro and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.