Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
India
Types
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
IRIS
Garcinia indica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Iridaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Clusioideae
Season and Care of Iris and Kokum
Season and care of Iris and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Iris and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iris season is and Kokum season is . The type of soil for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Iris and Kokum Physical Information
Iris and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Iris and Kokum are as follows:
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Iris leaf color:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Iris and Kokum
Care of Iris and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.