Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Europe
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Iris
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Terrestrial
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
echinocactus
In German
Zwergiris
echinocactus
In French
Dwarf Iris
echinocactus
In Spanish
Enano Iris
echinocactus
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Echinocactus
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Echinocactus
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Echinocactus
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Echinocactus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Echinocactus Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Echinocactus are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Echinocactus
Care of Dwarf Iris and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.