Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cold Regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Not Available
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
COELOGYNE cristata
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Coelogyne, Orchid
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Coelogyne
In German
Zwergiris
Coelogyne
In French
Dwarf Iris
Coelogyne
In Spanish
Enano Iris
coelogyne
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Coelogyne
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Coelogyne
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
coelogyne
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Coelogyne
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Coelogyne
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Coelogyne? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Coelogyne. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Coelogyne doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Coelogyne 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 Coelogyne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Coelogyne
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Coelogyne is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Coelogyne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Coelogyne season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Coelogyne is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Coelogyne is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Coelogyne Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Coelogyne physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Coelogyne height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Coelogyne are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Coelogyne flower color: White and Yellow
- Coelogyne leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Coelogyne
Care of Dwarf Iris and Coelogyne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coelogyne 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 Coelogyne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
