Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Height
20.00 cm
70.00 cm
Minimum Width
15.00 cm
10.00 cm
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
IRIS
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Iris
In French
Terre étoile
Iris
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Iris
In Greek
γη αστεριών
Ίρις
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Íris
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Irys
In Latin
terra, stella
Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Earth Star and Iris
Season and care of Earth Star and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Earth Star is and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Earth Star and Iris Physical Information
Earth Star and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Iris are as follows:
Earth Star flower color:
Earth Star leaf color:
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Earth Star and Iris
Care of Earth Star and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.