Gladiolus Green Star

Gladiolus 'Green Star'

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Tall flowering cormous perennial with sword-shaped leaves, producing elegant spikes of blooms in summer. Ideal for cut flowers and borders.
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Plant Details

Common Name Gladiolus 'Green Star'
Family Iridaceae
Genus Gladiolus
Species Hybridus
Variety Green Star
Origin South Africa / Mediterranean
Blooming Summer flowering spikes, white with green throat
Leaf Color Grey-green / Sword-shaped
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0

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Watering

Regular watering during growth phase, reduce after flowering to prevent rot

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun is essential for bloom production and corm development

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Fertilization

Balanced fertilizer at planting, high potassium during bud formation every 2 weeks

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers, cut foliage after yellowing for winter storage

Pest Control Aphid Borer Slug Snail Thrip

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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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2500 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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