Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
Gladiolus
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Gladiolus
In Hindi
Leucojum
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Leucojum
Gladiolen
In French
Leucojum
Glaïeul
In Spanish
Leucojum
Gladiolus
In Greek
Leucojum
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Gladiolus
In Polish
Leucojum
mieczyk
In Latin
Leucojum
Gladiolus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ixieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Gladiolus
Season and care of Leucojum and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gladiolus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Leucojum and Gladiolus Physical Information
Leucojum and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Gladiolus are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Leucojum and Gladiolus
Care of Leucojum and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.