Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vine/Liana
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Average
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Wisteria
Gladiolus
Common Name
Wisteria
Gladiolus
In Hindi
Wisteria
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Glyzinien
Gladiolen
In French
Glycines
Glaïeul
In Spanish
Glicinas
Gladiolus
In Greek
γλυκίνη
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
Glicínias
Gladiolus
In Polish
Wisteria
mieczyk
In Latin
Wisteria
Gladiolus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Wisteria and Gladiolus
Season and care of Wisteria and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Gladiolus season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Wisteria and Gladiolus Physical Information
Wisteria and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Gladiolus are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wisteria and Gladiolus
Care of Wisteria and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.