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.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
Bulb.
Medicine
Rating: 0
Other
Rating:
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