Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Average
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Average
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
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
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Gladiolus
Poinsettia
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Poinsettia
In German
Gladiolen
Poinsettia
In French
Glaïeul
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Poinsettia
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Poinsétia
In Polish
mieczyk
Poinsecja
In Latin
Gladiolus
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Gladiolus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Poinsettia
Season and care of Gladiolus and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Poinsettia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Gladiolus and Poinsettia Physical Information
Gladiolus and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Poinsettia are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gladiolus and Poinsettia
Care of Gladiolus and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.