Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Tree
  
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
  
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
  
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
  
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Light Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Average
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
Average Water Needs
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Average
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Squirrels
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
  
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
  
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
  
Annona reticulate
  
Common Name
Gladiolus
  
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
  
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
  
ramphal
  
In German
Gladiolen
  
Netzannone
  
In French
Glaïeul
  
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
  
In Spanish
Gladiolus
  
Annona reticulata
  
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
  
Ramphal
  
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
  
coração-de-boi
  
In Polish
mieczyk
  
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
  
In Latin
Gladiolus
  
Ramphal
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Tiliaceae
  
Genus
Gladiolus
  
Annona
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Ixieae
  
Annoneae
  
Subfamily
Ixioideae
  
Annonoideae
  
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Ramphal
Season and care of Gladiolus and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Ramphal season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Ramphal Physical Information
Gladiolus and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Ramphal are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
- Ramphal leaf color: Green
Care of Gladiolus and Ramphal
Care of Gladiolus and Ramphal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.