Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Terrestrial
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Pitanga
In German
Zwergiris
Pitanga
In French
Dwarf Iris
Pitanga
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Pitanga
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Pitanga
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Pitanga
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Pitanga. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pitanga 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 Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Pitanga
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Pitanga season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Pitanga Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Pitanga are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pitanga
Care of Dwarf Iris and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.