Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Bearded Iris
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Tilaka
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Tilapia
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Tilapia
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
tilapia
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
tilaka
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
tilaka
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
tilakiem
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ebenales
Family
Iridaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tilaka
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Tilaka season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tilaka Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tilaka are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tilaka
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.