Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Dracaena
Dutch Iris
In German
Dracaena
Dutch Iris
In French
Dracaena
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Dracena
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Dracaena
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Dracaena and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Dracaena and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Dracaena and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Dracaena and Dutch Iris
Care of Dracaena and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.