Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Bearded Iris
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Schwertlilie
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
bearded Iris
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Bearded Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Bearded Iris? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Bearded Iris. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff 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 Powder Puff Tree and Bearded Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Bearded Iris
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff 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 Powder Puff 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.