Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
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Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Bearded Iris
In German
Epidendrum
Schwertlilie
In French
Epidendrum
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Epidendrum
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
bearded Iris
In Polish
Epidendrum
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Epidendrum
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Irideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Epidendrum and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Epidendrum and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Epidendrum and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Bearded Iris
Care of Epidendrum and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.