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Gladiolus zambesiacus

Family: Iridaceae


What it is like

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.

Height (m): 0


Where it is found

Not known

E. Africa.

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How it is used

Food

Rating: 1

Bulb.

Medicine

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How it is grown

Propagating it: Seed -

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Bulb

Hardiness:

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist


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