Planting and Growing sword lily 'Jester'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Regular moist soil, extra irrigation while flower spikes elongate |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Gladiolus bulb high-potash feed biweekly warm growth months |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling] |
How to Water sword lily 'Jester'?
Regular moist soil, extra irrigation while flower spikes elongate
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sword lily 'Jester'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sword lily 'Jester'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for sword lily 'Jester'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for sword lily 'Jester'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize sword lily 'Jester'?
Gladiolus bulb high-potash feed biweekly warm growth months
Learn more →How to Prune sword lily 'Jester'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate sword lily 'Jester'?
Propagate by division, separating cormlets when dormant
Learn more →How to Transplant sword lily 'Jester'?
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Learn more →How to Care for sword lily 'Jester' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant sword lily 'Jester'?
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, planting the corms 15cm deep in spring, on a bed of sharp sand to aid drainage; in frost-prone areas, lift when the leaves turn yellow-brown, and store the new corms in a dry, frost-free place until the following spring; in milder areas, add a thick dry mulch over winter
Learn more →How to Repot sword lily 'Jester'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest sword lily 'Jester'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to gladiolus corm rot, grey moulds (Botrytis), Fusarium bulb rot, gladiolus core rot, gladiolus dry rot, gladiolus scab and neck rot, fungal leaf spot, and virus diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to gladiolus thrip, aphids and slugs
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of sword lily 'Jester'
Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]