Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Candleberry tree
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
Gladiolus
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Gladiolus
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
chinesisch Talg
Gladiolen
In French
chinesisch Talg
Glaïeul
In Spanish
suif chinois
Gladiolus
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Gladiolus
In Polish
chiński łój
mieczyk
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Gladiolus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Ixioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Gladiolus
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gladiolus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Chinese Tallow and Gladiolus Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Gladiolus are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Gladiolus
Care of Chinese Tallow and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.