Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Apple, Cooking Apple, Crimson King Apple, Red Cider Apple, Red Eating Apple
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Cider Apple
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Cider Apple
Crested Iris
In French
Cider Apple
Crested Iris
In Spanish
sidra de manzana
Crested Iris
In Greek
Cider Apple
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
sidra de maçã
Crested Iris
In Polish
Cider Apple
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Pupillam cisere
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cider Apple and Crested Iris
Season and care of Cider Apple and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cider Apple and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cider Apple season is Spring and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Cider Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cider Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cider Apple and Crested Iris Physical Information
Cider Apple and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cider Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cider Apple and Crested Iris are as follows:
Cider Apple flower color: White
Cider Apple leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Cider Apple and Crested Iris
Care of Cider Apple and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cider Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cider Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.