Gladiolus murielae grow and care – geophyte herbaceous of the genus Gladiolus also known as Abyssinian gladiolus, Sword-Lily or Peacock gladiolus, Gladiolus murielae perennial deciduous used as ornamental plant and used as cut flower, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-10.
Leaves color green in sward shape.
Flower color white and purple star shape in the middle, flower shape it’s star shape.
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing Gladiola:
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction / Corms
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but star with corms it’s easier
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Spider mites, rust, thrips
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
When the leaves dies cut in the base of the plant
Size of the plant?
50-100cm, 20-80 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
White flowers with 6 petals, the flowers grow in the middle of the leaves on the stems
Gladiolus murielae
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Deciduous, Geophyte, Herbaceous, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Floristry, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Summer flowers
Flower colors: White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: