Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
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Types
Chorisia speciosa
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Sword-like
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Chorisia
Dutch Iris
In German
Chorisia
Dutch Iris
In French
Chorisia
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Chorisia
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Chorisia
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Chorisia
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Chorisia
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Chorisia
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Bombacaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Chorisia and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Chorisia and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chorisia and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Chorisia and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
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 Chorisia and Dutch Iris
Care of Chorisia and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia pruning is done 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 Chorisia 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.