Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
South America
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
not provided
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Average
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
Petunia
Common Name
Gladiolus
Petunia
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Petunia
In German
Gladiolen
Petunie
In French
Glaïeul
Pétunia
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Petunia
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Petúnia
In Polish
mieczyk
Petunia
In Latin
Gladiolus
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Petunioideae
Properties of Gladiolus and Petunia
Wondering what are the properties of Gladiolus and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Gladiolus and Petunia. Gladiolus doesn't have thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also Gladiolus does not have fragrant flowers. Gladiolus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Petunia 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 Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Petunia
Season and care of Gladiolus and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Petunia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.
Gladiolus and Petunia Physical Information
Gladiolus and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Petunia are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Gladiolus and Petunia
Care of Gladiolus and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.