| Common Name | Sword lily 'Magma' |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybridus |
| Variety | Magma |
| Origin | Cultivated Hybrid |
| Blooming | Summer flowering, popular cut flower crop. |
| Leaf Color | Gray-green, sword-shaped leaves |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, well-draining loam with good organic matter.
Water regularly during growth, reduce after flowering to dry out corms in winter.
Requires full sun for strong stems and vibrant blooms.
Apply bulb fertilizer at planting and mid-season feedings.
Remove spent spikes; cut foliage after yellowing for storage.
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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