Dwarf Iris

Tuberous Begonia

About Dwarf Iris and Tuberous Begonia

Dwarf Iris

Tuberous Begonia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Eastern Europe

Types

Iris

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

251600

0 40000

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Habitat

Terrestrial

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet

Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Sea Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Sea Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Sea Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IRIS pumila

BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'

Common Name

Dwarf Iris

Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia

In Hindi

Dwarf Iris

tuberous बिगोनिया

In German

Zwergiris

Knollenbegonie

In French

Dwarf Iris

Bégonia tubéreux

In Spanish

Enano Iris

Begonia tuberosa

In Greek

νάνος Ίρις

Οζώδους Begonia

In Portuguese

Dwarf Iris

tuberosa Begonia

In Polish

Dwarf Iris

Begonia guzowate

In Latin

Iris Dwarf

Morbus Begonia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Cucurbitales

Family

Iridaceae

Begoniaceae

Genus

Iris

Begonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Number of Species

3001795

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Iris and Tuberous Begonia

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Tuberous Begonia? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Tuberous Begonia. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Tuberous Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Tuberous Begonia 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 Tuberous Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Tuberous Begonia

Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Tuberous Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Tuberous Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Tuberous Begonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.

Dwarf Iris and Tuberous Begonia Physical Information

Dwarf Iris and Tuberous Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Tuberous Begonia are as follows:

Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green

Care of Dwarf Iris and Tuberous Begonia

Care of Dwarf Iris and Tuberous Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberous Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberous Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.