| Common Name | Sword Lily |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybridus |
| Variety | Cha Cha |
| Origin | South Africa (Cultivar) |
| Blooming | Summer flowering cormous plant with striking spikes. |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green sword-shaped leaves |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining fertile sandy loam, pH 6.0-7.0
Water regularly during growth phase, reduce when foliage dies back in autumn.
Full sun exposure required for best flowering and corm development.
Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and every 2 weeks during active growth.
Cut spent flower spikes to encourage further bloom; remove leaves after yellowing.
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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