Gladiolus Plant
Gladiolus (Gladiolus) is a perennial that grows 2-5 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 7-10, prefers well-drained, sandy soil, full sun, medium moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Upright
Height
2-5 ft
Growth
Perennial
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Africa
Climatic Condition
Temperate and Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15-25
Humidity (%)
60-70%
Potting media
Well-drained mix
Fertilizers
Phosphorus rich
Watering
Water regularly during growth, reduce after flowering
Plant Weight
1-2 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
0.3-0.5
Yield Per Plant
1-2 kg per Plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Corm Rot, Thrips, Fusarium Wilt, Botrytis Blight, Rust.
Soft, rotting corms, stunted growth Silver streaks on leaves, stunted growth Yellowing, wilting leaves, stunted growth Gray mold on flowers and leaves Orange or brown pustules on leaves
Plant in well-drained soil, avoid waterlogging Insecticidal soap, neem oil Crop rotation, avoid planting in infected soil Improve air circulation, remove affected parts Apply sulfur, remove infected debris
Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl, Insecticides containing imidacloprid, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Fungicides with myclobutanil.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- No significant medicinal uses, mainly ornamental.
- Some traditional uses for treating colds and skin issues.