Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Central America, South America
Types
Iris
Persea americana
Habitat
Terrestrial
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
एवोकाडो
In German
Zwergiris
Avocado
In French
Dwarf Iris
Avocat
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Aguacate
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Αβοκάντο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Abacate
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Awokado
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Avocado
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Avocado
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Avocado season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Avocado Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Avocado are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Avocado
Care of Dwarf Iris and Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.