Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Average
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
Gladiolus
Common Name
Chrysanths
Gladiolus
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Chrysanthemen
Gladiolen
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Glaïeul
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Gladiolus
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Gladiolus
In Polish
Chryzantemy
mieczyk
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Gladiolus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Gladiolus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixioideae
Properties of Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus
Wondering what are the properties of Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus? We provide you with everything About Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus. Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns and Gladiolus doesn't have thorns. Also Chrysanthemum does not have fragrant flowers. Chrysanthemum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash and Gladiolus has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash. 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 Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Gladiolus season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus
Care of Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.