Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Tubular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, 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, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Gladiolus
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Bougainvillea
In German
Gladiolen
Bougainvillea
In French
Glaïeul
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Bougainvillea
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Bougainvillea
In Polish
mieczyk
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Gladiolus
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Gladiolus
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Gladiolus and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Bougainvillea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Gladiolus and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gladiolus and Bougainvillea
Care of Gladiolus and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.