If we look for ornamental plants, the gladioli They are ideal specimens for this task. This plant is actually a whole genus of perennial bulbs from the Iridaceae family, which requires specific care to achieve abundant flowering each year. And among the ideal gardening tasks, the use of a pass specific, since with a teaspoon of it our plant will explode flowers.
This plant has more than 250 varieties, with different spike sizes, flower coloration and size. Being a specimen of temperate climates, as is the case of the Mediterranean where they bloom spectacularly, they need to receive constant sunlight. In fact, in the case of not receiving it, it is very possible that it will not produce any flower. However, if we are in a climate with high temperatures, we recommend placing the plant in a partially shaded place so that it is not always exposed to sunlight, since this can not only damage the flowers but also the stems.
Gardening specialists maintain that the gladioli they adapt to climatic conditions that oscillate between 10 and 24 degrees, although it is also important that you know that there are exceptions. For example, among its 250 species is the Gladious Nanus, which supports cold climate temperatures.
What is the perfect fertilizer for gladioli?
If we look for our gladiolus to explode flowersit is important to have a pass according to your needs. Specialists maintain that the gladioli they will grow with much more vitality in soils enriched with organic fertilizer such as compost. However, you should be careful to avoid using manure or chicken manure: these plants tend not to react well to it.
In this line, worm humus will be one of our best allies in the cultivation of gladioli, since it provides a large amount of nutrients to the soil as well as favoring the development of beneficial microorganisms. So if our pass has worm humus, it will be a fact that the gladiolus will burst flowers.