Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Average
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
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, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Average
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Not Available
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Gladiolus
Artichoke
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Artichoke
In German
Gladiolen
Artischocke
In French
Glaïeul
Artichaut
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Alcachofa
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Alcachofra
In Polish
mieczyk
Karczoch
In Latin
Gladiolus
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gladiolus and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Gladiolus and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Gladiolus and Artichoke. Gladiolus doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Gladiolus does not have fragrant flowers. Gladiolus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Artichoke has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Gladiolus and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Artichoke
Season and care of Gladiolus and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Artichoke season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Gladiolus and Artichoke Physical Information
Gladiolus and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Artichoke are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Gladiolus and Artichoke
Care of Gladiolus and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.