Cultivation methods and precautions of gladiolus

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: The most suitable temperature for gladiolus is 20 to 25 degrees. Within this range, it is more suitable for flowering and growth. Because of its excellent high temperature resistance, it generally does not need to be adjusted in summer. However, it has poor cold resistance, so it needs to be adjusted in winter, and it is best to keep the temperature above ten degrees.

2. Light: It is a light-loving plant and a long-day plant. Therefore, you must place it in a well-lit area to ensure its growth and abundant flowering. However, when encountering strong light in the summer, appropriate shielding is also needed.

3. Watering: It needs more water during the growth period. When growing rapidly, keep it slightly moist. When it is very hot in summer, you can water it once a day. In winter, do the opposite and control water as much as possible.

4. Soil: It has high requirements on soil, including the amount of nutrition, drainage and air permeability. Using sandy soil will give better results.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Mainly by bulb division. It is most suitable in spring. Pick a disease-free, lush bulb, then prepare a sharp knife and cut it into pieces. Each part must have a place where a heel can grow. After cutting, apply some wood ash on it. Then dry them and you can plant them.

2. Repotting: Since it has relatively high requirements for soil quality, it is best to repot once a year. If the soil is not caked, it can be replaced every two years. Sandy soil can also be used as a new substrate. If conditions permit, some basal fertilizer can also be added.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: There may be "Penicillium mold rot". To prevent this disease, soak the seeds in potassium permanganate solution before planting.

2. Pests: The most common pests are "nematodes". When spraying pesticides, the soil must also be disinfected. In addition, there is the "green beetle", both its adults and larvae are harmful. You can use pesticides and apply some fertilizer in moderation.

IV. Other issues

1. Flower language: There are many flower language explanations. However, overall it is positive. For example, there is "love", "longevity", "happiness and fortune", etc.

2. Can it be kept at home: Yes. It is highly ornamental and has good meaning.