About Acacia and Gladiolus
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
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
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 Spanish
Acacia
Gladiolus
In Portuguese
Acacia
Gladiolus
In Latin
Acacia
Gladiolus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Ixioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Gladiolus
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Gladiolus? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Gladiolus. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Gladiolus doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gladiolus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Acacia and Gladiolus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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.