Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Terrestrial
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Zwergiris
Clamshell Orchid
In French
Dwarf Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Orchidales
Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Clamshell Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Clamshell Orchid? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Clamshell Orchid. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Clamshell Orchid is while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Dwarf Iris and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Dwarf Iris and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.