Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Eastern Europe
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ERIA merrillii
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Eria, Orchid
Dwarf Iris
In French
Eria
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Eria
Enano Iris
In Portuguese
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Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Eria
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Pinalia
Iris Dwarf
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 Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Eria and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Eria and Dwarf Iris. Eria doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Eria does not have fragrant flowers. Eria has allergic reactions like and Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eria and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Eria and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Eria and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eria is and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eria is and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Eria and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Eria and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Eria and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Eria and Dwarf Iris
Care of Eria and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.