Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 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 Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ERIA merrillii
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Eria, Orchid
Copper iris
In Hindi
Eria
Copper Iris
In German
Eria
Copper Iris
In French
Eria
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Eria
Cobre Iris
In Greek
eria
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
eria
Copper Iris
In Polish
Eria
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Pinalia
Iris Copper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Irideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Eria and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Eria and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Eria and Copper Iris. Eria doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Eria does not have fragrant flowers. Eria has allergic reactions like and Copper Iris has allergic reactions like . 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 Eria and Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eria and Copper Iris
Season and care of Eria and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Eria and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eria is and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eria is and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eria and Copper Iris Physical Information
Eria and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eria and Copper Iris are as follows:
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Eria and Copper Iris
Care of Eria and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.