Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
China
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Average
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Gladiolus
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
कीवी फल
In German
Gladiolen
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Glaïeul
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Gladiolus
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Quiuí
In Polish
mieczyk
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Gladiolus
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Gladiolus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Gladiolus and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Kiwifruit season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Gladiolus and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Gladiolus and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gladiolus and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Gladiolus and Kiwifruit
Care of Gladiolus and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.