Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
Gladiolus
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Gladiolus
In Hindi
Esperanza
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Esperanza
Gladiolen
In French
Esperanza
Glaïeul
In Spanish
Esperanza
Gladiolus
In Greek
Esperanza
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Gladiolus
In Polish
Esperanza
mieczyk
In Latin
Esperanza
Gladiolus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Gladiolus
Season and care of Esperanza and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gladiolus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Esperanza and Gladiolus Physical Information
Esperanza and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Gladiolus are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Esperanza and Gladiolus
Care of Esperanza and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.