Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
सीताफल
In German
Zwergiris
Zuckerapfel
In French
Dwarf Iris
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Pinha
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Family
Iridaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Sugar Apple. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Sugar Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sugar Apple
Care of Dwarf Iris and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.