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Acidanthera

Acidanthera

Acidanthera is part of the Acidanthera genus and its scientific name is Acidanthera.

Scented flowers, with purple blotches

Acidanthera grows as a perennial and is a flower. Being a perennial plant, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Acidanthera is known for growing to a height of approximately 90.0 cm (2.93 feet). Expect blooming to occur in late summer.

Typically, Acidanthera is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Acidanthera

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Acidanthera is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Acidanthera from seed

Transplanting Acidanthera

Companion plants for Acidanthera

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Acidanthera so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Acidanthera

These plants will not grow well with Acidanthera so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Acidanthera problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Acidanthera plants:

Corms can go mouldy

Thrips, aphids and eelworm

Other names for Acidanthera

Sword Lily

Acidanthera Hochst., Gladiolus calianthus

Acidanthera care instructions

How long does Acidanthera take to grow?

These estimates for how long Acidanthera takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Footnotes

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