Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
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Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Crested Iris
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Cotyledon
Crested Iris
In French
Cotyledon
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Crested Iris
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Crested Iris
In Polish
Liścień
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Cotyledon
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Cotyledon and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Crested Iris. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cotyledon and Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Crested Iris
Season and care of Cotyledon and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Crested Iris Physical Information
Cotyledon and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Crested Iris are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Cotyledon and Crested Iris
Care of Cotyledon and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.