Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Humid climates
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
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
Yellow green
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Flowers
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Homalomena
Copper iris
In Hindi
Homalomena
Copper Iris
In German
Homalomena
Copper Iris
In French
Homalomena
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Homalomena
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Homalomena
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
homalomena
Copper Iris
In Polish
Homalomena
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Homalomena
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Homalomena and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Copper Iris. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Copper Iris has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Copper Iris
Season and care of Homalomena and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Homalomena and Copper Iris Physical Information
Homalomena and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Copper Iris are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Homalomena and Copper Iris
Care of Homalomena and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena 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.