How to deal with gladiolus after flowering

Treatment of Gladiolus after Flowering

1. Prune the remaining flowers

Gladiolus needs to be pruned in time after flowering. You can cut it directly along the receptacle. This can reduce unnecessary nutrient consumption and help the plant recover, which is very beneficial for the plant's later growth.

2. Pruning branches

After gladiolus blooms, not only do you need to trim the withered flowers, but you also need to trim the branches, cutting off all diseased branches, dead branches, and overlapping branches. This will make the plant more beautiful and promote the next flowering.

How to grow gladiolus

Gladiolus grows very fast, taking only 60 days from sowing to flowering. The natural flowering period of this plant is from July to September each year, but there will be slight differences between different regions.

1. Reasonable watering

Gladiolus likes moisture and requires a lot of water. When it grows rapidly, the soil needs to be kept slightly moist.

2. Adequate lighting

Gladiolus is a light-loving, long-day plant. During maintenance, it is best to place it in a well-lit location to ensure its growth and more flowering.

3. Suitable temperature

For gladiolus to bloom successfully, the most suitable temperature is 20-25℃. The plant has good high temperature resistance, so no adjustment is needed in summer.