Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
Begonia masoniana
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
iron cross begonia
In German
Dutch Iris
Eisenkreuz Begonie
In French
Dutch Iris
croix de fer bégonia
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
el hierro cruzado begonia
In Greek
Dutch Iris
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
begônia cruz de ferro
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Iron Cross begonia
In Latin
Dutch Iris
ferrum crucem Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Iridaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Begonia masoniana
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Begonia masoniana is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Begonia masoniana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Begonia masoniana season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Begonia masoniana Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Begonia masoniana physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Begonia masoniana are as follows:
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
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
- Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Begonia masoniana
Care of Dutch Iris and Begonia masoniana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia masoniana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.