Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
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, 8, 9, 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
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Bark
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
फर्न पाइन
In German
Dutch Iris
Fern Pinien
In French
Dutch Iris
pin Fern
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
pino helecho
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
pinho Fern
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Fern sosna
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Fern pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Iridaceae
Podocarpaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Fern Pine
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Fern Pine season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Fern Pine Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Fern Pine 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
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Fern Pine
Care of Dutch Iris and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.