Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clamshell Orchid is while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.