Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
  
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
Wet lands
  
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Long Broad
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Average
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Average
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
fungus
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Not Available
  
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
constipation, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Sap
  
Flowers, Tuber
  
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
  
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
  
Gladiolus
  
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
  
Gladiolus
  
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
  
ग्लेडियोलस
  
In German
toxicodendron vernix
  
Gladiolen
  
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
  
Glaïeul
  
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
  
Gladiolus
  
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
  
γλαδιόλα
  
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
  
Gladiolus
  
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
  
mieczyk
  
In Latin
Natrum vernix
  
Gladiolus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Anacardiaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Toxicodendron
  
Gladiolus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Ixieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Ixioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Gladiolus
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Gladiolus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Poison Sumac and Gladiolus Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Gladiolus are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Gladiolus
Care of Poison Sumac and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.