Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Eastern Europe
Types
Ipomoea aquatica
Iris
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
-
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Dwarf Iris
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Zwergiris
In French
Épinards d'eau
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Enano Iris
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Water Spinach
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Water Spinach and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Dwarf Iris. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach has allergic reactions like and Dwarf 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 Water Spinach and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Water Spinach and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Water Spinach and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Water Spinach and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Water Spinach and Dwarf Iris
Care of Water Spinach and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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.