When does gladiolus bloom (describe the flowering season of gladiolus)

Many families have gladiolus, which usually blooms at 7- 10, and the flowering period is relatively long, which can reach 60- 120 days. In order to achieve this effect, the maintenance method should not be sloppy. The flowering period and maintenance methods of gladiolus are introduced in detail below.

First, the flowering period of gladiolus

The normally maintained plants begin to bloom in July, which can last until 10 month. Some flower cultivation experts can even extend the flowering period. If it is not properly maintained, it is possible that the flowering period will end early in August or September, and sometimes it will not even bloom.

Second, the maintenance method of gladiolus

1. Land

First of all, soil is very important. If the soil is not selected properly, plants will grow badly. Loose, deep and fertile soil can be selected for cultivation, and the optimal PH value is between 5.5 and 6.5. Rough plant materials, such as sapphire and bark, can be used, and then an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer can be added as the base fertilizer.

water

Usually, the cultivation water should be appropriate, the flowers should be moist, and there should be no water shortage or water accumulation. When plants are short of water, the leaves will wither, even if they are replenished in time, they will not recover, and the leaves will remain zigzag, which will affect the appearance. When there is stagnant water, it is easy to rot the root system, so water less during flowering.

fertilize the soil or land

Gladiolus likes fertilizer. Generally, fertilization needs 3-4 times a month. The decomposed farmyard manure was diluted with water at a ratio of 4: 6 and poured in. Phosphate fertilizer and potash fertilizer were added as appropriate to promote flower bud differentiation and bulb development, and phosphate fertilizer was applied after flowering.

4. Temperature and light

The suitable temperature for plant growth is 20-25 degrees Celsius, which starts to grow when the soil temperature reaches 5 degrees Celsius in early spring, and enters the dormant period when the temperature reaches 35 degrees Celsius in summer. Receive at least 14 hours of light every day.

5. Preventive measures

When the leaves of gladiolus wither, bulbs can be harvested; Bulbs are the seeds of gladiolus, which can be used to propagate new plants.