Culture methods and matters needing attention of Hezhou peony-gladiolus (sword orchid)

Culture methods and matters needing attention of Hezhou peony-gladiolus (sword orchid)

Gladiolus is what we often call sword orchid, its dwarf species can be appreciated as a potted plant. Gladiolus and rose, carnations and Fulang flowers are known as the four cut flowers. Plant a pot at home and even save money to buy flowers! The following editor introduces us the feeding methods and matters needing attention of Gladiolus!

Soil and flowerpot selection of Gladiolus

The cultivation of Gladiolus should choose sandy soil, the soil layer is deep, excellent drainage, not easy to stagnant water.

The best choice for flowerpots is plain-fired pottery pots or plastic pots, with holes at the bottom, and shallow pots are the best choice for breathable plants with small height and diameter. Don't buy a pot carelessly, it can't grow flowers well in that style.

How to sprinkle Gladiolus

Gladiolus seedlings should be watered every 10 days to ensure that the potted soil is moist and avoid yellowing of leaf tips. It is necessary to replenish water in time after flowering. The summer weather is hot, water transpiration is fast, it can be watered every 4 days, and proper water control after flowering can prolong the flowering period.

The amount of water should be strictly controlled when sprinkling water. Large water or stagnant water simply form root decay, lack of water will form flower stem wilting, and improper water will affect beauty.

How to fatten Gladiolus

Gladiolus is a fertilizer-loving flower, which should be fertilized in time after cultivation. Usually apply mature liquid fertilizer 3-4 times a month, pay attention to the content of nitrogen fertilizer and add phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to add the decomposition rate of flower buds.

After flowering, calcium superphosphate can be selected as topdressing to promote corm growth.

In addition, the newly cultivated seedlings should pay attention to fertilizing three times: the first time 2 leaves grow out, the second time 4 leaves grow, and the third time after flowering. The seed balls should be taken out, exposed and stored in time after the flowers fade.

Temperature request of Gladiolus

Gladiolus usually blossoms after three months of cultivation, but it is greatly affected by temperature during its growth. The higher the temperature during the growth period, the faster the growth, of course, it should be controlled within a certain range. For example, when the temperature is 12 ℃, it takes 110 to 120 days for flowering, and the temperature is 15 ℃. When the temperature is 20 ℃, it takes 70 to 80 days. When the temperature is as high as 25 ℃, it only takes 60 to 70 days.

Light request of Gladiolus

Gladiolus loves sunshine, and flower buds will decompose very well under light conditions of more than 14 hours a day. After the decomposition of flower buds, proper reduction of light can promote the growth of flower buds and bloom ahead of time.

Matters needing attention in raising Gladiolus

The most suitable temperature for the growth of Gladiolus should not exceed 27 ℃, especially in summer, when the temperature is too high, it is necessary to ventilate and cool down in time, which will inevitably lead to the weakness of plant growth.

Gladiolus is a bulbous plant, it is necessary to protect the bulb after the flower fade, and there can be no delay. When the leaves begin to turn yellow, dig out the bulbs, dry them and store them.

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