Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrubs, Trees
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
  
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
  
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Long Broad
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
  
Average
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Dry
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
In Summer
Adequately
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Thoroughly
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
  
Average
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
Fertilizers
Not Available
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
  
fungus
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Flies
  
Bees, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
  
constipation, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Tuber
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
  
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
  
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
  
Gladiolus
  
Common Name
Acacia
  
Gladiolus
  
In Hindi
Acacia
  
ग्लेडियोलस
  
In German
Acacia
  
Gladiolen
  
In French
Acacia
  
Glaïeul
  
In Spanish
Acacia
  
Gladiolus
  
In Greek
Acacia
  
γλαδιόλα
  
In Portuguese
Acacia
  
Gladiolus
  
In Polish
Acacia
  
mieczyk
  
In Latin
Acacia
  
Gladiolus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Acacia
  
Gladiolus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Acacieae
  
Ixieae
  
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
  
Ixioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Acacia and Gladiolus
Season and care of Acacia and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Gladiolus season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Acacia and Gladiolus Physical Information
Acacia and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Gladiolus are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Acacia and Gladiolus
Care of Acacia and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.