Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Orange Red
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Copper iris
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
Copper Iris
In German
Lampionblume
Copper Iris
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Chinese lantern
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
Copper Iris
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Chinese lantern
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Chinese Lantern and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Lantern and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Chinese Lantern and Copper Iris. Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Lantern does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting and Copper Iris has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Lantern and Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Copper Iris
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Lantern and Copper Iris Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Copper Iris are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Copper Iris
Care of Chinese Lantern and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.