Gladiolus zambesiacus

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Basic Information

Family: Iridaceae

Genus: gladiolus

Plant ID (slug): gladiolus-zambesiacus

Numeric ID: 26008

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Gladiolus zambesiacus is a BULB. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Africa.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Bulb[46, 61, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Gladiolus zambesiacus