Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Europe
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
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
Globe shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
STENOCEREUS kerberi
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
Dwarf Iris
In French
Sina
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Sina
Enano Iris
In Portuguese
Sina
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Sina
Dwarf Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Irideae
Subfamily
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Sina and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Sina and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Sina and Dwarf Iris. Sina has thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Sina does not have fragrant flowers. Sina 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 Sina and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sina and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Sina and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Sina and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sina is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Sina and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Sina and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Sina height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sina and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Care of Sina and Dwarf Iris
Care of Sina and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sina 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 Sina 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.