How to care for gladiolus in winter

Is gladiolus afraid of cold?

The suitable growth temperature of gladiolus is about 20 degrees. Gladiolus likes warm and humid climate and is not cold-resistant. Therefore, it is afraid of freezing in winter, so insulation measures need to be taken in time.

As long as the maintenance environment is suitable, gladiolus will not be frozen to death in winter. If you are worried that the plant will be frozen to death in winter, you can move the plant indoors for maintenance. It is best to place it in a sunny place indoors to prevent the plant from freezing to death.

How to care for gladiolus in winter

Gladiolus will enter a dormant period of up to two months in winter. When the gladiolus enters the dormant period, you need to cut off the withered part, dig out the bulbs, shake off the soil, and dry them. Be careful during the operation, be careful not to hurt the bulbs, and then process and store the bulbs, and take them out for planting next year.

Gladiolus can be exposed to the sun in winter. It is beneficial for its growth to expose it to the sun in winter, so it can be placed in a sunny place indoors to ensure sufficient light.

Precautions for cultivating gladiolus in winter

When cultivating gladiolus in winter, you should pay attention to the suitable growth temperature in winter, which is between 15-18 degrees, and the minimum temperature should not be lower than 12 degrees. When the temperature is high, you can spray water on the plants and flowers. Be careful not to water frequently, and wait until the soil in the pot is dry before watering it thoroughly.

Gladiolus should spend the winter indoors in the north and ensure that the temperature is suitable. In addition, it is best to place the plant in a sunny place, and watering should also be controlled to avoid waterlogging.