Plant profile
Gladiolus
Gladiolus hortulanus
Tall flowering spikes in many colors, ideal for cut flowers.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Medium
Space
Medium space, up to 150 cm
Typical cost
₹80-220
Why it works
Good fit notes
Cut flower spikes
Care tip: Stake stems in windy spots
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Gladiolus is toxic to cats and dogs, with corms typically the highest-risk part.
Keep corms and plant parts away from pets and children.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose firm disease-free corms.
- Stake taller flower spikes in windy balconies.
Avoid
- Soft corms
- Fungal spots
- Thrips
- Sold as pet-safe
Plant personality
Useful traits
Gladiolus grows from corms, not true bulbs.
Tall flower spikes may need staking.
Corms are an important ingestion risk for pets.
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