Why Gladioli Grow Crooked: 4 Most Popular Reasons
The unusual, undoubtedly luxurious appearance of blooming gladioli is guaranteed to attract the attention of anyone who passes by a flowerbed where these majestic plants are planted.
However, flower growers who grow gladioli often notice, to their chagrin, that their flower stalks grow crooked.
Why this might happen was explained by the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist, and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
1. Strong flower stalks can only be obtained if the corms were planted three times their height.
If the planting depth is too shallow, it is likely that the flower stalk will not be straight.
2. If the gladioli do not have enough nutrition, the flower stalks will not be able to withstand the weight of the flowers and will bend.
3. Excess of nutrients, in particular nitrogen, also does not lead to anything good.
Due to the excessively active growth of green mass, the stem becomes too weak and elongated, as a result of which it begins to bend.
4. Finally, be sure to make sure that the gladioli grow in a well-lit place, otherwise they will have to reach for the light and bend.
