Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Europe
Canary Islands
Types
Iris
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
Habitat
Terrestrial
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-13
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter
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
Palmetto weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PHOENIX canariensis
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Phoenix Canariensis
In German
Zwergiris
Phoenix Canariensis
In French
Dwarf Iris
dattier des Canaries
In Spanish
Enano Iris
palmera canaria
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Phoenix Canariensis
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Palmeira-das-canárias
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Phoenix Canariensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Phoenix Canariensis
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Phoenix Canariensis is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Phoenix Canariensis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Phoenix Canariensis Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Phoenix Canariensis physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Phoenix Canariensis are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
- Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Phoenix Canariensis
Care of Dwarf Iris and Phoenix Canariensis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phoenix Canariensis 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 Phoenix Canariensis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.