Dutch Iris

Epidendrum

About Dutch Iris and Epidendrum

Dutch Iris

Epidendrum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbaceous Perennial

Epiphyte

Origin

Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Bearded Iris

Diothonea, Auliza

Number of Varieties

501000

0 40000

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Habitat

meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains

Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-911-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

12-9

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

12.70 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black

White, Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Gray Green

Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Sword-like

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Plants

Divison, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria, fungus, Viruses

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Fine

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Flowers

Other Uses

Basketary, Used for fragrance

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Dutch Iris

Epidendrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Family

Iridaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Iris

Coilostylis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

3001500

1 27800

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Properties of Dutch Iris and Epidendrum

Wondering what are the properties of Dutch Iris and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Dutch Iris and Epidendrum. Dutch Iris doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Dutch Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dutch Iris has allergic reactions like and Epidendrum has allergic reactions like . 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 Dutch Iris and Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Epidendrum

Season and care of Dutch Iris and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Epidendrum season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.

Dutch Iris and Epidendrum Physical Information

Dutch Iris and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Epidendrum 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
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Dutch Iris and Epidendrum

Care of Dutch Iris and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.