Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Brazil
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Gladiolus
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Gladiolus
In Hindi
Abutilon
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Abutilon
Gladiolen
In French
Abutilon
Glaïeul
In Spanish
Abutilon
Gladiolus
In Greek
Abutilon
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Gladiolus
In Polish
Abutilon
mieczyk
In Latin
Abutilon
Gladiolus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Gladiolus
Season and care of Abutilon and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gladiolus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Abutilon and Gladiolus Physical Information
Abutilon and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Gladiolus are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Gladiolus
Care of Abutilon and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.