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About Gladiolus and Pear


About Pear and Gladiolus


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants   
Fruit   

Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia   
Europe, Western Asia   

Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis   
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett   

Number of Varieties
276   
23
3000   
6

Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions   
Humid climates, moist forests   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
3-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-5   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
1,219.20 cm   
34

Minimum Width
40.00 cm   
99+
800.00 cm   
25

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Broad   
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Early Spring, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Average   
Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral   
Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Fall, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers   
Grafting, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
High   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season   
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week   

In Summer
Ample Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Thoroughly   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral   
Not Available   

Soil Type
Average   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Not Available   

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   
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting   

Pests and Diseases
fungus   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Double   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Not Available   
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes   
Cottage Garden   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea   
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber   
Bark, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Gladiolus   
PYRUS communis   

Common Name
Gladiolus   
Pear   

In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस   
नाशपाती   

In German
Gladiolen   
Birne   

In French
Glaïeul   
Poire   

In Spanish
Gladiolus   
Pera   

In Greek
γλαδιόλα   
Αχλάδι   

In Portuguese
Gladiolus   
Pera   

In Polish
mieczyk   
Gruszka   

In Latin
Gladiolus   
Orbis   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Vascular plant   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Liliales   
Rosales   

Family
Iridaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Gladiolus   
Pyrus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Ixieae   
Maleae   

Subfamily
Ixioideae   
Amygdaloideae   

Number of Species
260   
99+
30   
99+

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Properties of Gladiolus and Pear

Wondering what are the properties of Gladiolus and Pear? We provide you with everything About Gladiolus and Pear. Gladiolus doesn't have thorns and Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Gladiolus does not have fragrant flowers. Gladiolus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Pear 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 Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gladiolus and Pear

Season and care of Gladiolus and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.

Gladiolus and Pear Physical Information

Gladiolus and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Pear are as follows:

Care of Gladiolus and Pear

Care of Gladiolus and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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