Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Not Available
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Gladiolus
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Gladiolen
Nickende Distel
In French
Glaïeul
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
musk Thistle
In Polish
mieczyk
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Gladiolus
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Gladiolus and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Musk Thistle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Gladiolus and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gladiolus and Musk Thistle
Care of Gladiolus and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.