Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
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
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular 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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
Gladiolus
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Gladiolus
In Hindi
Macaw
ग्लेडियोलस
In Spanish
guacamayo
Gladiolus
In Portuguese
arara
Gladiolus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Polygonaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Gladiolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ixieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Macaw and Gladiolus
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Gladiolus? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Gladiolus. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Gladiolus doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Gladiolus has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Macaw and Gladiolus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Gladiolus
Season and care of Macaw and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Gladiolus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Macaw and Gladiolus Physical Information
Macaw and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Gladiolus are as follows:
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
Macaw leaf color: Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Macaw and Gladiolus
Care of Macaw and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.