Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Vine, Flowering plant
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Average
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Gladiolus
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
शकरकन्द
In German
Gladiolen
Süßkartoffel
In French
Glaïeul
Patate douce
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Batata-doce
In Polish
mieczyk
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Gladiolus
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Gladiolus and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Gladiolus and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gladiolus and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Gladiolus and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Gladiolus and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Sweet Potato Vine 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 Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.