Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, 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, Fall, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Thoroughly
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Gladiolus
Colchicum
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
colchicum
In German
Gladiolen
colchicum
In French
Glaïeul
colchique
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Colchicum
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Colchicum
In Polish
mieczyk
Colchicum
In Latin
Gladiolus
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gladiolus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Colchicum
Season and care of Gladiolus and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Colchicum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Gladiolus and Colchicum Physical Information
Gladiolus and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Colchicum are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Gladiolus and Colchicum
Care of Gladiolus and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.