| Common Name | Sword Lily |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybridus |
| Variety | Beijing |
| Origin | Mediterranean / Asia |
| Blooming | Summer flowering cormous plant |
| Leaf Color | Green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained fertile soil with organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0
Keep moist during active growth phase, dry off completely after foliage dies back in autumn
Full sun required for optimal flowering and stem strength
Apply bulb fertilizer at planting, feed every 2 weeks with high potassium liquid feed while growing
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, cut stems for arrangements
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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