Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OTATEA acuminata
IRIS
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
Iris
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन बांस
Iris
In German
Mexican Bambus
Iris
In French
Bamboo mexicaine
Iris
In Spanish
bambú mexicana
Iris
In Greek
Μεξικού μπαμπού
Ίρις
In Portuguese
Bamboo Mexican
Íris
In Polish
Mexican Bamboo
Irys
In Latin
Mexicanus Bamboo
Iris
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mexican Bamboo and Iris
Season and care of Mexican Bamboo and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Bamboo and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Bamboo and Iris Physical Information
Mexican Bamboo and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Bamboo and Iris are as follows:
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
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:
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Iris
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.