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Field gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus) Care Guide
Care guide for Field gladiolus: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Udi Oron אודי אורון · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Field gladiolus is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.5-8.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is..
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