Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Habitat
Terrestrial
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
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
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to poison animals during hunting
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
EUPHORBIA virosa
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Gifboom
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Gifboom
In German
Zwergiris
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
In French
Dwarf Iris
Euphorbia virosa
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Euphorbia virosa
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Euphorbia virosa
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Euphorbia virosa
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Euphorbia virosa
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Euphorbia virosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Gifboom
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Gifboom? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Gifboom. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Gifboom doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Gifboom 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 Gifboom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Gifboom
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Gifboom is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Gifboom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Gifboom season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Gifboom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Gifboom Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Gifboom physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Gifboom are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
- Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Gifboom
Care of Dwarf Iris and Gifboom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gifboom 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 Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.