Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
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 Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
आर्किड
Dutch Iris
In German
Orchidee
Dutch Iris
In French
Orchidée
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Orquídea
Dutch Iris
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
orquídea
Dutch Iris
In Polish
orquídea
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Epidendrum
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Irideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Encyclia and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Encyclia and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Dutch Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Encyclia and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Encyclia and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Encyclia and Dutch Iris
Care of Encyclia and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.