Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Average
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Gladiolus
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
तामरिस्क
In German
Gladiolen
Tamariske
In French
Glaïeul
tamarinier
In Spanish
Gladiolus
tamarisco
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
tamarisco
In Polish
mieczyk
tamaryszek
In Latin
Gladiolus
nemore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Tamarisk
Season and care of Gladiolus and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Tamarisk season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Tamarisk Physical Information
Gladiolus and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Tamarisk are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Gladiolus and Tamarisk
Care of Gladiolus and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.