Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Iris
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Terrestrial
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Beans
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
बीजपत्र
In German
Zwergiris
Cotyledon
In French
Dwarf Iris
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Cotyledon
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Cotyledon
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Liścień
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Cotyledon
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Rosids
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Cotyledon. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Cotyledon
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Cotyledon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Cotyledon Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Cotyledon are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Cotyledon
Care of Dwarf Iris and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.