Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Eastern Europe
Types
airplane plant,St. Bernard's lily,spider ivy
Iris
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Air freshner
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHLOROPHYTUM comosum
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Spider Plant
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
spider plant
Dwarf Iris
In German
Grünlilie
Zwergiris
In French
Chlorophytum comosum
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Chlorophytum comosum
Enano Iris
In Greek
Spider plant
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Clorofito
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Zielistka Sternberga
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Spider plant
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Spider Plant and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Spider Plant and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Spider Plant and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spider Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spider Plant is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spider Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Spider Plant and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Spider Plant and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Spider Plant height is 25.40 cm and width 30.25 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Spider Plant and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Spider Plant flower color: White
Spider Plant leaf color: White, Light Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Spider Plant and Dwarf Iris
Care of Spider Plant and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spider Plant 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 Spider Plant 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.