Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
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 branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
-
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Dancing Bulb
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Dancing Bulb
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Dancing Bulb season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dancing Bulb is while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dancing Bulb is .
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Dancing Bulb
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.