Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
stem tip cuttings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flecking, Fluoride toxicity, Fusarium leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antipyretic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Dysmenorrhea, Hemostatic, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
DRACAENA reflexa
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Pleomele, Song-of-India
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Song-of-India
In German
Zwergiris
Song-of-India
In French
Dwarf Iris
Song- of- Inde
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Song- de - la India
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Τραγούδι - του -Ινδίας
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Canção -da-Índia
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Song- of- Indie
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Song of India :
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Song-of-India
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Song-of-India? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Song-of-India. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Song-of-India doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Song-of-India 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 Song-of-India and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Song-of-India
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Song-of-India is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Song-of-India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Song-of-India season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Song-of-India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Song-of-India is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Song-of-India Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Song-of-India physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Song-of-India height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Song-of-India are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Song-of-India flower color: White and Green
- Song-of-India leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Song-of-India
Care of Dwarf Iris and Song-of-India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Song-of-India pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Song-of-India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
