Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Terrestrial
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Stem
Other Uses
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
jumping cholla
In German
Zwergiris
jumping cholla
In French
Dwarf Iris
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Enano Iris
jumping cholla
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
jumping cholla
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
jumping cholla
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Iris
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Jumping Cholla. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Jumping Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Jumping Cholla
Care of Dwarf Iris and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.