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Gladiolus care requirements
water
Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist during growing season but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering after flowering
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0)
light
Full sun; requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering and strong stem development
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Gladiolus
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing leaves on one side
- fiber_manual_recordBrown vascular tissue when stem cut
- fiber_manual_recordWilting despite adequate water
help
Common causes in Gladiolus
Caused by Fusarium oxysporum. Soil-borne pathogen that blocks water-conducting vessels.
healing
How to treat fusarium wilt in Gladiolus
No chemical cure. Remove and destroy infected plants. Solarise soil.
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Preventing fusarium wilt in Gladiolus
Resistant varieties. Crop rotation. Avoid wounding roots.