| Common Name | Spear Lily |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Hybrid |
| Variety | Odyseo |
| Origin | South Africa (Hybrid) |
| Blooming | Summer to Early Autumn |
| Leaf Color | Green, sword-shaped |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained sandy loam or potting mix rich in organic matter
Keep soil moist during active growth and flowering; reduce watering after blooms fade to allow dormancy
Full sun required for optimal blooming; tolerates light afternoon shade in extreme heat
Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting, switch to high potassium during bud formation
Cut spent flower spikes down to the base; leave foliage until yellowed to nourish corm
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