Good afternoon, my reader. Gladioli are more commonly seen in vases or in open flower beds in summer cottages. But the breeders managed to bring out smaller flowers that grow quite well at home on the windowsill. We will tell you about the features of caring for all types of gladioli.
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What varieties can be planted in pots
Not all species can be planted in pots and other similar containers. To do this, you should select special varieties or hybrids with a small root system and medium-sized buds. The height of such flowers usually does not exceed 70 cm, but there are small specimens that grow up to a maximum of 25 cm. They can be grown indoors and outdoors.
Top 7 homemade gladioli:
- Columbina - the variety is similar to primrose, inflorescences are formed in medium-sized white or red.
- White City - also similar to a primrose, up to 24 buds can form on one flower.
- Tinkerbell is a barrel-shaped variety, reaches a maximum height of 70 cm, inflorescences are very bright orange.
- White-stone Moscow - a variety of medium height, up to 60 cm. It forms incredibly beautiful flowers of snow-white color, 40 pieces on each plant.
- Bow Peep - has corrugated petals of a delicate beige color.
- Greenboard - differs from others in green colors.
- Robinetta - has dark purple buds, it is best to plant them in hanging pots - pots.
How to choose pots for outdoor gladioli
To grow flowers safely outdoors, you need to choose the right size flowerpots or pots. In any case, the container should not be cramped, even for dwarf specimens. The best option is a container from 6 to 10 liters. Also, this container should be with high sides.
What soil to plant gladioli
There are several aspects that must be observed when preparing the soil:
- Don't over-wet the soil. Pots need drainage holes.
- Place drainage (expanded clay and broken brick) at the bottom of the pot.
- For planting, pick up a loose, light soil mixture, humus should occupy about 40% of the total volume.
- If it is not possible to mix the soil yourself, a universal composition for home flowers will do.
- Add wood ash to the soil to enrich the soil.
How to prepare bulbs for planting
The following manipulations are carried out with the bulbs:
- Dried and freed from the husk.
- Discarded with rot, dark spots and other damage.
- Disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 15 minutes.
- Leave to germinate at room temperature.
Planting and grooming
Planting in pots starts in March and ends in May. Gladioli need long daylight hours, so it should be extended with phytolamps. You do not need to completely bury the bulb in the ground at once, do it gradually.
IMPORTANT! Immediately after planting, water the bulbs with liquid top dressing, then water them well with plain water.
Observe the following conditions for keeping grown flowers:
- The temperature in the room should not be below 15 and above 20 degrees, flowers do not like heat.
- Support to prevent large stems from breaking or twisting.
- After flowering, remove the stalks.
- Flowers should be watered once a day.
- When watering, try not to touch the leaves so that rot does not start.
- Apply top dressing regularly, both root and external.
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Read about how to store gladioli in the following article:Winter storage methods for gladioli at home