Differences Between Gladiolus and Iris Flowers and How to Tell Them Apart
Gladiolus and iris are common ornamental flowers, but some people confuse them, so what are the differences between gladiolus and iris flowers?
1. Differences between gladiolus and iris flowers
1. Flower colors are not exactly the same: gladiolus has red, yellow, purple, white, blue and other single-color or multi-color varieties, while iris has blue-purple, purple, red-purple, yellow, white and other varieties;
2. They belong to different families: gladiolus is a plant of the genus Gladiolus in the family Iridaceae, while iris is a plant of the genus Iris in the family Iridaceae;
3. Plant size is different: gladiolus plants are taller and larger than iris plants, while iris flowers are larger than gladiolus flowers.
2. Basic introduction to gladiolus
Gladiolus is also called gladiolus, sword lily, flat bamboo lotus, ten-sample brocade, thirteen guardians, and so on. It is a perennial herb of the genus Gladiolus in the family Iridaceae. Its main producing countries are the United States, the Netherlands, Israel and Japan, among others.
Gladiolus is a plant that likes warmth, but excessively high temperatures are unfavorable for its growth. It is not cold-tolerant. The suitable growth temperature is 20°C~25°C. The corms can sprout when the soil temperature is above 5°C.
Gladiolus is cultivated in various places in China, mainly distributed in Guangdong, Sichuan, Fujian, Jilin, Liaoning, Yunnan, Shanghai, Gansu, Jiangsu, Shenzhen and Hebei.
3. Basic introduction to iris
Iris is mainly distributed in the north temperate zone. It originated in central China and Japan. A few are used as medicine. Iris rhizomes are emetics or mild laxatives and have anti-inflammatory effects.
Seeds of plants in the genus Iris generally have dormancy characteristics. There are great differences in seed germination among plants in the genus Iris. Some species' seeds can germinate quickly, while some species' seeds under natural conditions often need about 1 year of dormancy before they can germinate, and germination is slow.
There are about 300 species of iris worldwide, distributed in the north temperate zone; China produces about 60 species, 13 varieties and 5 forms, mainly distributed in the southwest, northwest and northeast.