Choose the right planting environment, soil selection and soil change, watering, fertilization, pruning and modeling, pest control and reproduction method Gladiolus, also known as gladiolus, is a kind of herb flower with great ornamental value. Its flowers are colorful and beautiful in shape. It is a good thing for home maintenance. Many flower friends often encounter various problems when maintaining gladiolus. This article will introduce you in detail the family maintenance methods of gladiolus and help you easily maintain beautiful gladiolus. Choose a suitable planting environment. Gladiolus likes a warm, humid and semi-cloudy environment. When maintaining the home, you should choose a place with sufficient light and good ventilation indoors, avoid direct sunlight to avoid sunburn on the leaves, and keep the indoor temperature at 18-25℃. It is advisable. Soil selection and soil replacement Gladiolus is suitable for growing in soil with good drainage and strong air permeability. You can choose mixed soil such as murus, peat soil, and perlite as the planting medium for Gladiolus. Every 1-2 years, Gladiolus needs to be replaced. Soil replacement to maintain soil fertility and air permeability. Watering and fertilization Gladiolus likes to be moist, but avoid waterlogging. When watering, the soil should be kept slightly moist to avoid standing water. When high temperatures in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately. In winter, watering should be reduced to keep the soil slightly dry. During the period of growth, compound fertilizers should be applied once a month to promote the growth of Gladiolus. During the growth process of gladiolus, the withered leaves and sick branches should be pruned in time to keep the plant clean and beautiful. After the flowering period, the residual flowers can be appropriately pruned to promote the recovery of the plant. You can also shape the gladiolus according to your personal preferences, such as pruning it into a ball, fan, etc. Pest and insect pest control Common pests and diseases in gladiolus include leaf spot disease, aphids, etc. During the maintenance process, pay attention to the growth status of the plant. Once pests and diseases are discovered, timely measures must be taken. Leaf spot disease can be sprayed with 50% carbendazim wettable powder 1000 times liquid; aphids can be sprayed with 10% imidacloprid emulsifiable concentrate 1500 times liquid. Breeding methods There are two main breeding methods for gladiolus: sub-plant and sowing. Sub-plant breeding is suitable for family maintenance and is simple to operate. In spring or autumn, mature gladiolus plants are dug out of the soil, the root system is divided into several plants, and planting them separately. It is enough, but sowing and breeding requires higher technology, which is suitable for experienced flower lovers to try.
Gladiolus is a beautiful household flower. Through the above family maintenance methods, I believe you will be able to maintain healthy gladiolus. Maintaining gladiolus is also a process of self-cultivation. I hope you will feel the beauty of life during the process of maintaining gladiolus.
References: 1."Flower Maintenance Manual", China Agricultural Press, 2018.
2."Guide to Family Flower Raising", Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2017.
3."Flower Pest Control Technology", China Agricultural Press, 2019.