Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
America, Southeastern Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Homesteads, Tropical rainforest
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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 Shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Spathiphyllum floribundum
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Snowflower, Peace lily
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Snowflower
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Schneeblume
Crested Iris
In French
Fleur de Neige
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Flor de Nieve
Crested Iris
In Greek
Snow Flower
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Flor de Neve
Crested Iris
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Flower
iubatum Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Spathiphylleae
Irideae
Subfamily
Monsteroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Snowflower and Crested Iris
Season and care of Snowflower and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Snowflower and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snowflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snowflower is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snowflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snowflower and Crested Iris Physical Information
Snowflower and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Snowflower height is 65.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Snowflower and Crested Iris are as follows:
Snowflower flower color: White
Snowflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Snowflower and Crested Iris
Care of Snowflower and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snowflower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snowflower 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.