Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dwarf Iris
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
Zwergiris
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Enano Iris
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Irideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Dendrochilum Orchid and Dwarf Iris. Dendrochilum Orchid doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Dendrochilum Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Dendrochilum Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Dendrochilum Orchid and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dwarf Iris
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dendrochilum Orchid 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.
