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Ever-Flowering Gladiolus (Gladiolus tristis)

Gladiolus tristis, the Ever-Flowering Gladiolus, is a South African perennial bulb known for its fragrant, pale flowers blooming over an extended period.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade, needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Watering

Water regularly during growth, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in dormancy.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Sandy loam or a mix with good aeration is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade, needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Water

Water regularly during growth, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in dormancy.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Sandy loam or a mix with good aeration is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1 m

Spread

0.1-0.2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes, in winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

Flower Size

3-5 cm

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Synonyms
Gladiolus aestivalis Ingram
Gladiolus concolor Salisb.
Gladiolus flavidus Ingram
Gladiolus fulvescens Ingram
Gladiolus spiralis Pers.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyIridaceae
  • genusGladiolus
  • speciesGladiolus tristis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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