Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, 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 a lot of watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Average
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
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
Flowers
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Gladiolus
Calla Lily
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Calla Lily
In German
Gladiolen
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Glaïeul
Lys calla
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Cala
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Calla
In Polish
mieczyk
Calla Lily
In Latin
Gladiolus
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Genus
Gladiolus
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ixieae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Calla Lily
Season and care of Gladiolus and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Calla Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Gladiolus and Calla Lily Physical Information
Gladiolus and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Calla Lily are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gladiolus and Calla Lily
Care of Gladiolus and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.