Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
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Types
Iris sibirica
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Aechmea
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Aechmea
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Aechmea
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Aechmea
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Αιχμέα
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Aechmea
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Aechmea
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Aechmea
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Iridoideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Siberian Iris and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Iris and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Siberian Iris and Aechmea. Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Aechmea has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Siberian Iris and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Aechmea
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Aechmea season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aechmea is while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Aechmea is .
Siberian Iris and Aechmea Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Aechmea are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aechmea flower color:
- Aechmea leaf color:
Care of Siberian Iris and Aechmea
Care of Siberian Iris and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.