How to tend a Gladiolus x
Also known as: Ixia caryophyllacea Burm.f., Montbretia xanthospila (Redouté) Heynh., Tritonia xanthospila (Redouté) Ker Gawl. ex Spreng., Waitzia xanthospila (Redouté) Heynh., Anomatheca xanthospila (Redouté) Ker Gawl. ex Spreng., Freesia elimensis L.Bolus, Freesia parva N.E.Br., Freesia xanthospila (Redouté) Klatt, Gladiolus xanthospilus Redouté
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Not resistant to flood, keep it relatively dry rather than wet, water thoroughly when soil is dry
Sunlight
Long-day plant, like sunshine, shade properly under summer strong light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Need more fertilization, dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once every 10-15 days in spring
Pruning
Remove withered flowers, old, diseased, and dead leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Africa
- Category
- Iridaceae, Gladiolus
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period July-September, viewing period 2-3 weeks
- Flower colors
- red, yellow, white, or in mixture
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