Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Eastern Europe
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Iris
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 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, Pink
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Cordyline
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Cordyline
Dwarf Iris
In German
Cordyline
Zwergiris
In French
cordyline
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
cordyline
Enano Iris
In Greek
Cordyline
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Cordyline
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Cordyline
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Cordyline and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Cordyline and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Cordyline and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Cordyline and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Care of Cordyline and Dwarf Iris
Care of Cordyline and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.