Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Hybrid origin, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, 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
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
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
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Bromeliad
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Bromeliad
In German
Zwergiris
Bromeliad
In French
Dwarf Iris
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Bromeliad
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Bromeliad
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Bromeliad
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Bromeliales
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Bromeliad. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Bromeliad
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Bromeliad season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Bromeliad Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Bromeliad are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bromeliad
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.