Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Brazil
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Average
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Average
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Gladiolus
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Abutilon
In German
Gladiolen
Abutilon
In French
Glaïeul
Abutilon
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Abutilon
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Abutilon
In Polish
mieczyk
Abutilon
In Latin
Gladiolus
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Abutilon
Season and care of Gladiolus and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Abutilon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Abutilon Physical Information
Gladiolus and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Abutilon are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Gladiolus and Abutilon
Care of Gladiolus and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.