Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia
Types
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African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
Mandarin
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
Mandarin
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
mandarin
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
mandarín
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
tangerina
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
Mandarynka
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
Latin
Gloria Iris Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Citrus
Dietes Salisb
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mandarin and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Mandarin and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Mandarin and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Mandarin and Butterfly Iris
Care of Mandarin and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.