| Common Name | Sword Lily |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybridus |
| Variety | Invitatie |
| Origin | South Africa (Hybrid) |
| Blooming | Summer to early autumn, tall spikes of colorful flowers. |
| Leaf Color | Grass-green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining sandy loam mixed with compost.
Water regularly during active growth, allow soil to dry between waterings. Stop watering after foliage dies back.
Requires full sun exposure for robust flowering and stem strength.
Apply bulb fertilizer at planting and monthly during vegetative phase.
Remove spent flower spikes. Cut leaves at base after yellowing in autumn.
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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