Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Habitat
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Air freshner
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Primavera plant
African Iris
In German
Primavera Pflanzen
Afrikanische Iris
In French
usine de Primavera
African Iris
In Spanish
planta de Primavera
Iris africano
In Greek
φυτικών Primavera
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
planta de Primavera
Iris africano
In Polish
Primavera roślin
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Primavera herba
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Tabebuia Gomes
Dietes
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Primavera and African Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Primavera and African Iris? We provide you with everything About Primavera and African Iris. Primavera doesn't have thorns and African Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Primavera does not have fragrant flowers. Primavera has allergic reactions like and African 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 Primavera and African Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Primavera and African Iris
Season and care of Primavera and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Primavera and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Primavera season is Spring and African Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Primavera is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Primavera and African Iris Physical Information
Primavera and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Primavera and African Iris are as follows:
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Primavera leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Primavera and African Iris
Care of Primavera and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Primavera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.