Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Iris
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Reduce watering in winter
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
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Cleistocactus
In German
Zwergiris
Cleistocactus
In French
Dwarf Iris
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Cleistocactus
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Cleistocactus. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Cleistocactus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Cleistocactus
Care of Dwarf Iris and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.