Gladiolus vs Hibiscus
Both are Flower. Each axis is a percentile across all 538 crops — 80 means higher than four-fifths of the table. Where an axis is missing, the crop genuinely is not measured that way.
Gladiolus
Hibiscus
| Measure | Gladiolus | Hibiscus |
|---|---|---|
| Season | Rabi | Perennial |
| Sowing window | Sep–Nov | Jun–Jul |
| Days to harvest | 90–120 | 12–18 mo |
| Spacing | 30 × 20 cm | 150 × 100 cm |
| Soil pH | 6.0–7.0 | 6.0–7.0 |
| Water | 400–600 | 800–1200 |
| Temperature °C | 15–25 | 20–35 |
| Seed rate | 2–2.5 lakh corms | Cuttings |
| Yield | 2–2.5 lakh spikes | Ornamental |
| Watch for | Fusarium wilt, thrips | Mealybug, leaf spot |