Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Iris
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
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 Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
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
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Dwarf Iris
In German
Schlumbergera
Zwergiris
In French
Schlumbergera
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Enano Iris
In Greek
Schlumbergera
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Irideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Schlumbergera and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Dwarf Iris. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Dwarf Iris season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Dwarf Iris
Care of Schlumbergera and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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.