Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
Iris
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Terrestrial
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
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
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Zwergiris
Kakaopflanze
In French
Dwarf Iris
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Enano Iris
planta del cacao
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
planta do cacau
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Cocoa Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Dwarf Iris and Cocoa Plant
Care of Dwarf Iris and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.