| Common Name | Jester Gladiolus |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybridus |
| Variety | Jester |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Blooming | Summer flowering, tall spikes of bicolor blooms |
| Leaf Color | Sword-shaped gray-green leaves |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining sandy loam rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0.
Water regularly during active growth; allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce after flowering for dormancy.
Requires full sun for optimal growth and corm development during spring and summer.
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during budding phase; stop fertilizing when foliage yellows.
Deadhead spent flowers; cut stalks after yellowing; store corms indoors in dry place over winter frost zones.
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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