Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full 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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Cordia subcordata
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Cordia subcordata
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kou and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Kou and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Kou and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Kou and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.