Byzantine Gladiolus Care

Gladiolus corms provide virtually everything the plant needs to sprout and produce bloom stalks. you surely can kill them (rot) by overwatering. since you've watered after planting as recommended, leave them alone...... then, water plants during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week.

Get rid of damaged leaves and stems. This is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!

Mix the recommended amount of liquid fertilizer and water in a watering can. Then simply pour the mix into the soil as if you're watering the plant.

Needs a bright, indirect sunlight.

Most often planting instructions will suggest planting in loam soil. Loam soil should be rich in minerals and nutrients for the plants and loose enough that roots and spread out and grow strong.

hardy (borderline)

Plants that don't like a lot of moisture will need a drainage hole for moisture to escape and for airflow to circulate through the pot. Another important function of drainage holes is to allow water to flush the soil of excess salts from fertilizers.

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