Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Average
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Gladiolus
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
काली मिर्च
In German
Gladiolen
Pfeffer
In French
Glaïeul
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Poivrier noir
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
mieczyk
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Gladiolus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Black pepper
Season and care of Gladiolus and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Black pepper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Black pepper Physical Information
Gladiolus and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gladiolus and Black pepper are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Gladiolus and Black pepper
Care of Gladiolus and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.