Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Argentina
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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, Alkaline
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Cholla
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Dutch Iris
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Dutch Iris
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
planta Salão
In Polish
Dutch Iris
roślin Hall
In Latin
Dutch Iris
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Cholla
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Cholla season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Cholla Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Cholla 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
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Dutch Iris and Cholla
Care of Dutch Iris and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
