Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Europe
Japan
Types
Iris
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Zwergiris
Palmfarn
In French
Dwarf Iris
Sago Palm
In Spanish
Enano Iris
palma de sagú
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Sago palma
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Sago Palm
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Sago Palm
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sago Palm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Sago Palm Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Sago Palm are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sago Palm
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.