Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-14
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
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Encyclia, Orchid
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
आर्किड
In German
Zwergiris
Orchidee
In French
Dwarf Iris
Orchidée
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Orquídea
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
εγκύκλιο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
orquídea
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
orquídea
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Encyclia
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Encyclia is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Encyclia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Encyclia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Encyclia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Encyclia is Acidic.
Dwarf Iris and Encyclia Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Encyclia physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Encyclia are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
- Encyclia leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Encyclia
Care of Dwarf Iris and Encyclia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.