Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Average
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Gladiolus
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Chionodoxa
In German
Gladiolen
Chionodoxa
In French
Glaïeul
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Chionodoxa
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Chionodoxa
In Polish
mieczyk
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Gladiolus
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gladiolus
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Properties of Gladiolus and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Gladiolus and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Gladiolus and Chionodoxa. Gladiolus doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Gladiolus does not have fragrant flowers. Gladiolus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Gladiolus and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Chionodoxa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Gladiolus and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Gladiolus and Chionodoxa
Care of Gladiolus and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.