Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Europe
Argentina
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Cholla
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Zwergiris
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Dwarf Iris
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Enano Iris
planta de Cholla
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
planta Salão
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
roślin Hall
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Opuntioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Cholla
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Cholla Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Cholla are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Dwarf Iris and Cholla
Care of Dwarf Iris and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.