Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
Eastern Europe
Habitat
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DOMBEYA wallichii
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Pink Ball Tree
Dwarf Iris
In German
Pink Ball Tree
Zwergiris
In French
Pink Ball Tree
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Pink Ball Tree
Enano Iris
In Greek
Pink Ball Tree
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Pink Ball Tree
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Dombeja Wallicha
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Pink Ball Tree
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Dombeyoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Pink Ball Tree and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Ball Tree and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Pink Ball Tree and Dwarf Iris. Pink Ball Tree doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Ball Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Ball Tree has allergic reactions like and Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Ball Tree and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Pink Ball Tree and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ball Tree and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ball Tree season is Spring and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Pink Ball Tree and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Pink Ball Tree and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pink Ball Tree and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Dwarf Iris
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ball Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Ball Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.