Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
African violet
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
In German
Zwergiris
African Violet
In French
Dwarf Iris
African Violet
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Violeta africana
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
African Violet
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Violet africano
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
African Violet
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
African Violet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cyrtandroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and African Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and African Violet? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and African Violet. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and African Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and African Violet has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Dwarf Iris and African Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and African Violet
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and African Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and African Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and African Violet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for African Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and African Violet Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and African Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and African Violet are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
- African Violet leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and African Violet
Care of Dwarf Iris and African Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.