Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
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Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Plum
Crested Iris
In German
Pflaume
Crested Iris
In French
prune
Crested Iris
In Spanish
ciruela
Crested Iris
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
ameixa
Crested Iris
In Polish
Śliwka
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Plum
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Plum and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Plum and Crested Iris. Plum has thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Plum and Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Crested Iris
Season and care of Plum and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Crested Iris season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plum and Crested Iris Physical Information
Plum and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Plum and Crested Iris are as follows:
Plum flower color: Pink and White
Plum leaf color: Pink
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Plum and Crested Iris
Care of Plum and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.