Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
90.00 cm
70.00 cm
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
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
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
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, 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
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
IRIS
Common Name
Cordyline
Iris
In Spanish
cordyline
Iris
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Íris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Cordyline and Iris
Season and care of Cordyline and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cordyline and Iris Physical Information
Cordyline and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Iris are as follows:
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
Cordyline leaf color:
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Cordyline and Iris
Care of Cordyline and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.