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About Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond


About Indian Almond and Victoria Falls Iris


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Fruit, Perennial, Tree   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Africa, Asia, Australia   

Types
Alizes Bumblebee Deelite Maui Moonlight Langport Wren Sarah Taylor Titan's Glory Thornbird Jane Phillips Orinoco Flow   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
10   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest   
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
50.80 cm   
99+
500.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
450.70 cm   
99+
600.00 cm   
37

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet   
Non Flowering Plant   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Dark Brown, Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green   
Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Red   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Broadly Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring   
Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Dry soil   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry   
Needs less watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Ample Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning   
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Dry soil   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
No   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Asthma   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Making cosmetics   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil   
Grown for shade, Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   
Edible, Fruit Tree   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
IRIS 'Victoria Falls'   
Terminalia catappa   

Common Name
Victoria fall iris   
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond   

In Hindi
Victoria fall iris   
जंगली बादाम   

In German
Victoria fällt Iris   
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel   

In French
Victoria tombe iris   
Badamier   

In Spanish
Victoria cae iris   
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe   

In Greek
Victoria Falls ίριδας   
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο   

In Portuguese
Victoria cai iris   
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia   

In Polish
Victoria Falls tęczówki   
Migdałecznik właściwy   

In Latin
Victoria cadit iris   
inti almont   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Myrtales   

Family
Iridaceae   
Combretaceae   

Genus
Iris   
Terminilia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Irideae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Iridoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
300   
99+
100   
99+

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Properties of Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond

Wondering what are the properties of Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond? We provide you with everything About Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond. Victoria Falls Iris doesn't have thorns and Indian Almond doesn't have thorns. Also Victoria Falls Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Victoria Falls Iris has allergic reactions like Asthma and Indian Almond has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond

Season and care of Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Victoria Falls Iris season is Spring and Indian Almond season is Spring. The type of soil for Victoria Falls Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Almond is Loam while the PH of soil for Victoria Falls Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral.

Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond Physical Information

Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Victoria Falls Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 450.70 cm whereas Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond are as follows:

Care of Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond

Care of Victoria Falls Iris and Indian Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Victoria Falls Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Victoria Falls Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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