Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
India
Types
Not Available
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Habitat
Terrestrial
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
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, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea 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
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
नाग संयंत्र
In German
Zwergiris
Snake plant
In French
Dwarf Iris
Snake plant
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Snake plant
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
φυτό φίδι
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Snake plant
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
wąż roślin
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Snake plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Snake Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Snake Plant? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Snake Plant. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Snake Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Snake Plant
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Snake Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Snake Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Snake Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Snake Plant Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Snake Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Snake Plant are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Snake Plant flower color: White
- Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Snake Plant
Care of Dwarf Iris and Snake Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
