Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
  
South America
  
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Average
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Thoroughly
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Average
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Gladiolus
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
  
अनानास
  
In German
Gladiolen
  
Ananas
  
In French
Glaïeul
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Gladiolus
  
Piña
  
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
mieczyk
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Gladiolus
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Gladiolus
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Ixieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Ixioideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Pineapple
Season and care of Gladiolus and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Pineapple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Gladiolus and Pineapple Physical Information
Gladiolus and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Pineapple are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Gladiolus and Pineapple
Care of Gladiolus and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.