Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
India
  
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
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
  
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,300.00 cm
  
32
Minimum Width
1,200.00 cm
  
17
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Long Broad
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Average
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Not Available
  
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Average
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
  
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
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
  
constipation, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Tuber
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
  
Botanical Name
Cassia fistula
  
Gladiolus
  
Common Name
golden shower tree
  
Gladiolus
  
In Hindi
अमलतास
  
ग्लेडियोलस
  
In German
Röhren-Kassie
  
Gladiolen
  
In French
Cassia fistula
  
Glaïeul
  
In Spanish
Cassia fistula
  
Gladiolus
  
In Greek
Cassia συρίγγιο
  
γλαδιόλα
  
In Portuguese
Cássia-imperial
  
Gladiolus
  
In Polish
Cassia przetoka
  
mieczyk
  
In Latin
cassia fistula
  
Gladiolus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Cassia
  
Gladiolus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Ixieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Ixioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Cassia Fistula and Gladiolus
Season and care of Cassia Fistula and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Fistula and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gladiolus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Fistula is Loam and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Cassia Fistula and Gladiolus Physical Information
Cassia Fistula and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Fistula and Gladiolus are as follows:
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cassia Fistula and Gladiolus
Care of Cassia Fistula and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.