Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Eastern Europe
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Iris
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Kokum
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Kokum
Dwarf Iris
In German
Kokum
Zwergiris
In French
Kokum
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Kokum
Enano Iris
In Greek
Kokum
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Kokum
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Kokum
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Kokum
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Kokum and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Kokum and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Kokum and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Kokum and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Kokum and Dwarf Iris
Care of Kokum and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum 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 Kokum 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.