Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
North America
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Average
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Gladiolus
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
American Elm Tree
In German
Gladiolen
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Glaïeul
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
mieczyk
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Gladiolus
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and American Elm
Season and care of Gladiolus and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and American Elm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Gladiolus and American Elm Physical Information
Gladiolus and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and American Elm are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gladiolus and American Elm
Care of Gladiolus and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.