Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
South America
Types
Iris
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Zwergiris
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Dwarf Iris
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Mimosoideae
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Powder Puff Tree. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Dwarf Iris and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Dwarf Iris and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.