Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
Dwarf Iris
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Zwergiris
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Enano Iris
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrsinaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Ardisia and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and Dwarf Iris. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Japanese Ardisia and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Japanese Ardisia and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Dwarf Iris
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
