Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
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
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Elliptic
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
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Dendrochilum Orchid
In German
Zwergiris
Dendrochilum Orchid
In French
Dwarf Iris
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Dendrochilum Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Dendrochilum Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Dendrochilum Orchid? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Dendrochilum Orchid. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Dendrochilum Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dendrochilum 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 Dendrochilum Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Dendrochilum Orchid
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Dendrochilum Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Dendrochilum Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Dendrochilum Orchid Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Dendrochilum Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Dendrochilum Orchid are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
- Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Dendrochilum Orchid
Care of Dwarf Iris and Dendrochilum Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dendrochilum 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 Dendrochilum Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
