Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Epiphyte
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
Bromeliad
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Bromeliad
In German
Dutch Iris
Bromeliad
In French
Dutch Iris
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Bromeliad
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Bromeliad
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Bromeliad
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Bromeliad
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Bromeliad season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Bromeliad Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Bromeliad 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
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Dutch Iris and Bromeliad
Care of Dutch Iris and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.