Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Sandy Brown
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
Common Name
Gladiolus
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
ओरिएंटल लिली
In German
Gladiolen
Orientalische Lilie
In French
Glaïeul
Lily Oriental
In Spanish
Gladiolus
lirio oriental
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Oriental Lily
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Lily Oriental
In Polish
mieczyk
Oriental Lily
In Latin
Gladiolus
Oriental Lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Gladiolus and Oriental Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Gladiolus and Oriental Lily? We provide you with everything About Gladiolus and Oriental Lily. Gladiolus doesn't have thorns and Oriental Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Gladiolus does not have fragrant flowers. Gladiolus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Oriental Lily
Season and care of Gladiolus and Oriental Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Oriental Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Oriental Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Oriental Lily is Neutral.
Gladiolus and Oriental Lily Physical Information
Gladiolus and Oriental Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Oriental Lily are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Care of Gladiolus and Oriental Lily
Care of Gladiolus and Oriental Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.