Gladiolus, aka: gladioli. Because the leaves look like a long sword, it is called gladioli, but it does not belong to orchids, but to bulbs in the iris family. The flower shape is unique, the flower color is gorgeous, and the variety is rich, and it is known as the "leader of cut flowers".
The flowers of gladiolus are very rich: red is graceful and luxurious, pink is delicate and transparent, white is juanjuan, purple is charming, yellow is elegant and elegant, orange is elegant and beautiful, blue is dignified and clear, and the complex color is like a colorful butterfly!
Its flower shape is also very beautiful, looking like a butterfly from afar, close like a veil, and the light petals are like constantly advancing waves rippling with the breeze!
The long inflorescences of gladiolus are perfect for cutting flowers!
The flower stem is slender and erect, and the direct bottle insertion is very imposing.
Used to make Chinese flower arrangement, it is more beautiful, classical and elegant, flowers and utensils reflect each other, and flower utensils are beautiful!
Gladiolus is a perennial plant, planted once, see flowers for many years!
The bulbs of gladiolus do not degenerate, can be reflowered every year, and it is easy to grow new side balls! A long piece is a big piece! So there is really no need to buy fresh cut flowers, just grow them yourself!
Planting time
Gladiolus can be planted in spring and autumn, preferably in spring. The climate is suitable, and the bulbs can germinate faster after planting, and it is also easy to manage. It can be planted in autumn, but the flowers cannot be seen afterwards, and they will germinate again in spring after dormancy in winter.
Planting method
Gladiolus seed bulbs are full-growing and healthy. Preparation of soft, breathable and fertile soil, which can be mixed with peat soil, river sand and base fertilizer. The prepared soil should be exposed to strong light for disinfection.
Place the bulbs in the prepared potting soil, slowly fill the soil, compact the soil, and water it through water. After planting, it is provided with a well-ventilated, warm and well-lit environment, and the breeding balls can germinate quickly. If you find that the soil is dry, you can soak it from the bottom of the pot.
Ground planting is more convenient, choose a place where it is not easy to accumulate water, the sun is better, dig a pit and bury the ball, cover a layer of fine soil, water through, just wait for germination and flowering!
Flowering period appreciation
Wow! So many flowers, prune the cuttings to your heart's content!
Whether it is Chinese or European, it can be properly dropped!
Post-flower management
It is said that it is post-flower management, in fact, I personally feel that planting gladiolus in the south is the least need for post-flower management, prune the residual branches after flowering, apply a little fertilizer, raise the ball and let it stay by itself, and continue to germinate and bloom next year. There are more and more balls, just so happy!
In the north, it is recommended to wait until 1/3 of the stems and leaves on the ground of the autumn plant are yellow, and after pilling, cut off the dead yellow stems and leaves, and break off the small bulbs that grow on the cue ball. The treated bulbs are spread flat in a cool and ventilated place to dry until the skin of the bulbs is completely air-dried, and then store the bulbs in a dry and ventilated place with a temperature of not less than 0 °C, and wait until the next spring before planting.
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