Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Araucaria araucana
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Subtropical forests
gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
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, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used in Furniture, Useful for shade
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA araucana
IRIS 'About Town'
Common Name
Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén
Tall Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Tall Bearded Iris
In German
Chilenische Araukarie
Hohe Schwertlilie
In French
Araucaria du Chili
Grand Iris Iris
In Spanish
araucaria o pehuén
De altura Iris barbudo
In Greek
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Ψηλός Γενειοφόρος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Alto Íris farpada
In Polish
Araukaria chilijska
Tall Brodaty Iris
In Latin
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Tall Bearded Iris
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Araucariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Tall Bearded Iris
Season and care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Tall Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Monkey Puzzle Tree and Tall Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monkey Puzzle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tall Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tall Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tall Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monkey Puzzle Tree and Tall Bearded Iris Physical Information
Monkey Puzzle Tree and Tall Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Monkey Puzzle Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Tall Bearded Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Tall Bearded Iris are as follows:
Monkey Puzzle Tree flower color: Green
Monkey Puzzle Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tall Bearded Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Tall Bearded Iris leaf color:
Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Tall Bearded Iris
Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Tall Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monkey Puzzle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tall Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Monkey Puzzle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tall Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.