Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
airplane plant,St. Bernard's lily,spider ivy
-
Habitat
Wild
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHLOROPHYTUM comosum
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Spider Plant
Crested Iris
In Hindi
spider plant
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Grünlilie
Crested Iris
In French
Chlorophytum comosum
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Chlorophytum comosum
Crested Iris
In Greek
Spider plant
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Clorofito
Crested Iris
In Polish
Zielistka Sternberga
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Spider plant
iubatum Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Spider Plant and Crested Iris
Season and care of Spider Plant and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Spider Plant and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spider Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spider Plant is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spider Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spider Plant and Crested Iris Physical Information
Spider Plant and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Spider Plant height is 25.40 cm and width 30.25 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Spider Plant and Crested Iris are as follows:
Spider Plant flower color: White
Spider Plant leaf color: White, Light Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Spider Plant and Crested Iris
Care of Spider Plant and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spider Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spider Plant 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.