Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Central America, South America
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Common Name
German Iris
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
In Hindi
German Iris
एवोकाडो
In German
German Iris
Avocado
In French
German Iris
Avocat
In Spanish
German Iris
Aguacate
In Greek
German Iris
Αβοκάντο
In Portuguese
German Iris
Abacate
In Polish
German Iris
Awokado
In Latin
German Iris
Avocado
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Laurales
Family
Iridaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of German Iris and Avocado
Season and care of German Iris and Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Avocado season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Iris and Avocado Physical Information
German Iris and Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Avocado are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of German Iris and Avocado
Care of German Iris and Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.