Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Terrestrial
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Globe shaped
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Drought Tolerant
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
In French
Dwarf Iris
Sina
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Sina
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Sina
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Sina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Sina
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Sina? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Sina. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Sina doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sina 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 Sina and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Sina
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Sina is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Sina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sina season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Sina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Sina Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Sina physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sina height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Sina are as follows:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sina
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sina 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 Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.