Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Iris
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Terrestrial
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Tilaka
In German
Zwergiris
Tilapia
In French
Dwarf Iris
Tilapia
In Spanish
Enano Iris
tilapia
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
tilaka
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
tilaka
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
tilakiem
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Tilaka. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Tilaka
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Tilaka season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Tilaka Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Tilaka are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Tilaka
Care of Dwarf Iris and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.