Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Habitat
Terrestrial
Canopy, Forest edges
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
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Comet Orchid
In German
Zwergiris
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
Dwarf Iris
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Comet Orchid
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Comet Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Comet Orchid? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Comet Orchid. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Comet 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 Comet Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Comet Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Dwarf Iris and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Comet Orchid
Care of Dwarf Iris and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comet 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 Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.