| Common Name | Sword lily |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Gladiolus |
| Species | Gladiolus |
| Variety | Thalia |
| Origin | Mediterranean / South Africa |
| Blooming | Summer to Autumn, typically June-September |
| Leaf Color | Green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained, fertile loam soil with high organic matter; avoid heavy clay.
Water regularly during growth phase, allow to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce after flowering until dormancy.
Requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering and corm development
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth; bulb food at planting time.
Remove spent flower spikes after blooming. Cut foliage back to ground level in autumn before frost.
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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