Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Crested Iris
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Chinese lantern
In German
Crested Iris
Lampionblume
In French
Crested Iris
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Crested Iris
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Chinese lantern
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Iridaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Crested Iris and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Chinese Lantern season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Crested Iris and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Chinese Lantern
Care of Crested Iris and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.