The house and the cottage are great places to create beautiful flower arrangements, including those made of gladioli. It is important, however, to pay attention to how they should be looked after, and, following simple rules, gladioli in pots will look great.
Features of the root system of gladiolus
The root system of gladioli is very powerful. It goes deep into the ground, so they were not previously considered indoor plants. Breeders later bred smaller species that can be grown at home.
What does it look like
For planting, you need to choose healthy and undamaged corms. Bulbs suitable for planting are those with a diameter of 3-5 cm. They need to be placed at a depth of at least 10 cm. Proper care of the plant will help them ascend in about two weeks.
Note! Arrange flower pots in a bright place.
How to bloom
Varieties of pots
To grow gladioli, use ceramic, clay and plastic pots. The main thing is that the diameter is at least 30 cm, and the depth is 40 cm or more. Flowerpots and flowerpots fit perfectly into home interiors, and pots and containers are more suitable for gardening.
A cache-pot can be used as a decorative element, but flowers cannot be planted directly in it. For the growth of gladioli drainage holes are required, which are not in the hanging pot. However, the gladioli in the pots look beautiful, you can insert a regular pot into it.
Prices for flower pots vary depending on the material, size and appearance. Plastic options are the most budgetary, and among the expensive ones, designer ones are in great demand. They can be made of different materials, made by hand and even according to the sketches of the customer.
Planting gladioli in flowerpots on the street is possible in special pots. They are made of weather-resistant materials. Some have a handle and can be hung on the balcony.
Pot Options
Flowerpot and flower compatibility
Even miniature types of gladioli have a branched root system, it is worth considering this when choosing a pot for planting. It should be wide in volume and deep. You can start with 6 liters, and even better with 10 liters.
Important! If the gladiolus is planted in a long container, then the distance between the bulbs should be about 6 cm.
Pots must have drainage holes, as gladioluses do not tolerate high humidity. Before planting, a drainage layer of pebbles or broken cuttings is laid to the bottom. A nutrient substrate is poured on top. Gladiolus prefers loose, moisture-intensive soil with a high content of humus.
Before transplanting a plant, you need to consider the reason for the transplant. If the root system is partially damaged and it will have to be reduced, then you can take a pot of a smaller diameter than before. In general, a frequent transplant to gladioli is not recommended, it should be done only in rare cases, when this is the only condition for the survival of the flower.
For your information! To transplant a healthy flower, you need to choose a pot on average 3-4 cm more than the previous one.
When choosing a pot, it is important to remember that gladiolus does not tolerate excessive moisture, so ceramic ones are best suited. You should not use wooden pots for these flowers, because the tree stores moisture for too long.
Plastic pots are best for planting gladioli on the street. They are the most unpretentious, easily tolerate different weather conditions.
DIY pot
Do-it-yourself gladioli in flowerpots or pots are especially pleasing to the eye.
For gladioli suitable ceramic, clay and plastic pots of large size.
Picture 3. In a flowerpot it’s impossible to tie a flower
To make a clay pot of the desired diameter, you need a frame. Without him, he could just fall apart. The frame can be purchased at specialized stores. Then the clay needs to be rolled out in a thin layer and covered with a frame. Decor elements can be glued when the clay dries.
Note! To serve the pot for a long time, you need to burn it. This can be done in a home oven, but the best effect can be achieved in a professional oven.
Clay and ceramic pots, especially if you need a lot of them to create a composition, can be quite expensive. But you can save by showing imagination and decorate plastic buckets. There are a lot of design options: you can wrap with ribbons or beautiful fabrics, glue mosaics, decorative stones or fragments of ceramics. The main thing is to make drainage holes in the bucket.
Pot reuse and planting
It is very difficult to transplant gladioli due to a branched root system. If transplantation is necessary, then it must be carried out in the soil with a different composition. For gladioli grown in alumina, it is better to choose sandy loam soil.
The same rule must be followed when reusing containers. Land must be of a different composition.
The container itself must be thoroughly rinsed. Clay and wood can accumulate in themselves pathogenic bacteria from previous plants, as well as soil. For reuse, the container must be prepared as follows:
- throw out everything that was inside;
- thoroughly clean the walls with a stiff brush;
- wash the pot with soapy water or a special antibacterial agent inside and out;
- to dry.
When it dries, it can be reused to plant gladioli.
If the container is broken or broken, then it can be saved with super-glue. Of course, the appearance of this will suffer, but then the transplant will not be needed. Clay containers can be repaired by pouring sugar syrup into the crack. He reliably glues the fragments and will soon acquire a similar color.
Note! If a plant died in a flowerpot, then it must be sterilized again in hot water before use.
Potted gladioli on the balcony
The balcony is also suitable for growing miniature varieties of gladioli. March and April are great times to plant bulbs. For them, you need to take the brightest place and open the window in warm weather. You need to water three times a week, then loosen the earth. It will not be superfluous to periodically fertilize with peat or humus. You can alternate organic and mineral dressings
Bulbs
At the end of September, you need to start preparing the flower for planting:
- Stop watering in about 10 days.
- Gently get the plant along with the bulb.
- Cut the stem, leaving a small stump.
- Peel the onion from the ground.
- Dry for about two weeks.
- Store all winter in a cardboard box in a cool place.
Thus, gladioli in pots look great. And landing and caring for them are not as laborious as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is to choose the appropriate varieties and pots so that the growing bulbs are not crowded.
