| Common Name | Sword lily |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybrid |
| Variety | Flevo Sunset |
| Origin | South Africa / Cultivated Hybrid |
| Blooming | Summer flowering spike, cut flower crop |
| Leaf Color | Green, linear sword-shaped |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained, fertile soil with added compost; avoid waterlogging to prevent corm rot
Water regularly during active growth phase, reduce significantly when foliage dies back in autumn
Full sun required for best bloom production and stem strength
Apply high phosphorus fertilizer at planting and during budding stage every 2 weeks
Cut spent flower spikes immediately after blooming to prevent seed set
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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