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How to grow Gladiolus

Walter White
2020-04-28 14:21:47
Soil: it is best to use deep, fertile soil with good drainage capacity. Do not use heavy soil. Light: to receive more light in the growing period, shade is needed in hot summer. Humidity: give it a slightly wet growth environment, but not too much water. When the temperature is high, spray some water to the plant. Prevention and control of diseases and insect pests: after the plant is infected and has insects, it is necessary to use relevant chemicals for prevention and control as soon as possible.

I. soil

Suitable soil should be used when breeding. It likes to grow in nutrient rich cultivation soil. Moreover, the permeability of the soil is also good, so it can not be cultivated with too viscous soil, which is easy to cause water logging.

2. Light

It likes to grow in a sunny place and like sunshine, so it should receive more sunlight during maintenance. However, the hot summer should be slightly shaded, and the temperature should not be too high, to give it a cool summer conditions. If we breed in a dark place, it will increase the incidence of diseases and insect pests.

3. Humidity

It is suitable to grow in a slightly wet environment, and the soil should be kept moist when breeding, but the water content should not be too much. When the soil is dry, it needs to be replenished immediately. If there is no water, the growth will be affected. In the high temperature climate, also need to spray water irregularly, maintain enough high humidity.

Gladiolus

4. Pest control

Plants are easy to be attacked by diseases and insect pests. The common diseases are mosaic, dry rot and leaf spot. In the early stage of the disease, it is necessary to deal with them in time to prevent the aggravation of the disease. The diseased leaves need to be removed in time and sprayed with suitable chemicals. The main pest to the plant is thrips, which can cause the petals to curl. It is recommended to spray with dimethoate emulsion.

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