Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Gladiolus
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Gladiolen
Fullers Karde
In French
Glaïeul
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
mieczyk
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Gladiolus
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dipsacales
Family
Iridaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Gladiolus and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Gladiolus and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Gladiolus and Fuller's Teasel. Gladiolus doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Gladiolus does not have fragrant flowers. Gladiolus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Gladiolus and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Gladiolus and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Gladiolus and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Gladiolus and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.