Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Average
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, 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
Soil Type
Average
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Gladiolus
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
बिगोनिया
In German
Gladiolen
Begonie
In French
Glaïeul
Begonia
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Begonia
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Begônia
In Polish
mieczyk
Begonia
In Latin
Gladiolus
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Iridaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Begonia
Season and care of Gladiolus and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Begonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Gladiolus and Begonia Physical Information
Gladiolus and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Begonia are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Gladiolus and Begonia
Care of Gladiolus and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.