Dwarf Iris

Elephant Bush

About Dwarf Iris and Elephant Bush

Dwarf Iris

Elephant Bush

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Perennial

Succulent

1.3 Origin

Eastern Europe

Southern Africa

1.4 Types

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Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Terrestrial

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9

10-12

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

1.8 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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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10.20 cm

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250.00 cm

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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15.20 cm

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121.00 cm

Rank: 78 (Overall)▶

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet

Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Green, Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Sea Green

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Sea Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Sea Green

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Succulent

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

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Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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3% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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9% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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No Cactus Garden Plants has it !

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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14% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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No Cactus Garden Plants has it !

5.4 Showy Foliage

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47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.5 Showy Bark

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1% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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4% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Skin irritation

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Not Available

Leaves, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

IRIS pumila

PORTULACARIA afra

7.2 Common Name

Dwarf Iris

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

7.2.1 In Hindi

Dwarf Iris

Elephant Bush

7.2.2 In German

Zwergiris

Elephant Bush

7.2.3 In French

Dwarf Iris

Elephant Bush

7.2.4 In Spanish

Enano Iris

elefante Bush

7.2.5 In Greek

νάνος Ίρις

ελέφαντας Μπους

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Dwarf Iris

elefante de Bush

7.2.7 In Polish

Dwarf Iris

Elephant Bush

7.2.8 In Latin

Iris Dwarf

bush elephant

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Liliales

Caryophyllales

8.5 Family

Iridaceae

Portulacaceae

8.6 Genus

Iris

Portulacaria

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Irideae

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8.9 Subfamily

Iridoideae

Portulacarioideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Dwarf Iris and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Elephant Bush. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Dwarf Iris and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Dwarf Iris and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Dwarf Iris and Elephant Bush

Care of Dwarf Iris and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.