Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Europe
Types
Cryptanthus Bromeliads
Iris
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Sun Exposure
-
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Dwarf Iris
In German
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Zwergiris
In French
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Enano Iris
In Greek
Hybrid Cryptanthus
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Skrytokwiat
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Hybrid Cryptanthus and Dwarf Iris. Hybrid Cryptanthus doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Hybrid Cryptanthus does not have fragrant flowers. Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Cryptanthus and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Cryptanthus height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color:
Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Dwarf Iris
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus 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.