Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-14
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Indigo
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, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
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
Flowers, Leaves
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Crested Iris
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
taraw palm
In German
Crested Iris
Taraw palme
In French
Crested Iris
Taraw palm
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Taraw palma
In Greek
Crested Iris
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Taraw palma
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
iubatum Iris
taraw palmarum
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Arecales
Family
Iridaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Serdang
Season and care of Crested Iris and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Serdang season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Serdang Physical Information
Crested Iris and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Serdang are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Serdang
Care of Crested Iris and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serdang 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 Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.