Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Hybrid origin
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Cordyline
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Cordyline
Dutch Iris
In German
Cordyline
Dutch Iris
In French
cordyline
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
cordyline
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Cordyline
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Cordyline
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Cordyline
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Cordyline and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Cordyline and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cordyline and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Cordyline and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
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 Cordyline and Dutch Iris
Care of Cordyline and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cordyline 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.
