Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
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Types
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Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
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 deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DOMBEYA wallichii
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Pink Ball Tree
Bearded Iris
In German
Pink Ball Tree
Schwertlilie
In French
Pink Ball Tree
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Pink Ball Tree
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Pink Ball Tree
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Pink Ball Tree
bearded Iris
In Polish
Dombeja Wallicha
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Pink Ball Tree
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Dombeyoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Pink Ball Tree and Bearded Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Ball Tree and Bearded Iris? We provide you with everything About Pink Ball Tree and Bearded Iris. Pink Ball Tree doesn't have thorns and Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Ball Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Ball Tree has allergic reactions like and Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pink Ball Tree and Bearded Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Ball Tree and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Pink Ball Tree and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ball Tree and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ball Tree season is Spring and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ball Tree and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Pink Ball Tree and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ball Tree and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Bearded Iris
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ball Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pink Ball Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.