Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, 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 Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Medium, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Snow Flake
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Schneeflocke
Crested Iris
In French
Flocon de neige
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Crested Iris
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Crested Iris
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Aureus
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Snow Flake and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Snow Flake and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Snow Flake and Crested Iris. Snow Flake doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Snow Flake does not have fragrant flowers. Snow Flake has allergic reactions like and Crested 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 Snow Flake and Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Crested Iris
Season and care of Snow Flake and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Crested Iris Physical Information
Snow Flake and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Crested Iris are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Flake and Crested Iris
Care of Snow Flake and Crested 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 Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.