Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Snow Flake
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Schneeflocke
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Flocon de neige
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Aureus
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Snow Flake and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Snow Flake and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Flake and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Snow Flake and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.