Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Habitat
Terrestrial
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
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
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Eria, Orchid
In French
Dwarf Iris
Eria
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Eria
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
eria
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Eria
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Pinalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Eria? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Eria. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Eria 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 Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Eria
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Eria season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Eria is while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Eria is .
Dwarf Iris and Eria Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Eria are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Eria
Care of Dwarf Iris and Eria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eria 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 Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.