Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Iris
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Terrestrial
Terrestrial, Wet lands
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Elephant Ear
In German
Zwergiris
Elephant Ear
In French
Dwarf Iris
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Elephant Ear
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Ear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Dwarf Iris and Elephant Ear
Care of Dwarf Iris and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.