How to Care for Gladiolus × hortulanus (Sword Lily)

Korean name: 글라디올러스

Gladiolus is a flowering plant characterized by long sword-shaped leaves and colorful feather-like flowers. It typically grows 60 to 120 cm tall and is a perennial bulbous plant. It is relatively easy to care for, making it suitable for beginner gardeners.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Flower meaning: pride, integrity
• Traits: bulbous plant, perennial, beginner friendly, garden use
• Also known as: Gladiolus, Sword Lily

Care Guide

• Light: Place in a location with full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Use well-drained fertile soil.
• Humidity: Moderate humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer every two weeks during growth.

Common questions

How often should you water Gladiolus × hortulanus?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Gladiolus × hortulanus?

It likes Place in a location with full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Use well-drained fertile soil..

Is Gladiolus × hortulanus safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Gladiolus × hortulanus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Moderate humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply balanced fertilizer every two weeks during growth..