Differences Between False Gladiolus and Sacred Heart Lily and Methods for Keeping False Gladiolus Cut Flowers in Water

The "false gladiolus" much loved by flower enthusiasts gives a fresh, natural feeling once it blooms. Its branches are twisty and varied in form, its leaves are small and emerald green, and its flowers are small and densely clustered. It belongs to the genus Ornithogalum in the family Hyacinthaceae, and its flower language represents resilience, nobility, dignity and purity. It is often used for ornamental and horticultural decoration.

Generally speaking, on the flower market, false gladiolus is a cute, small flower type. It is sold both as cut flowers and as potted plants, and the price of cut flowers is about 15 yuan for 10 stems. When buying, note that false gladiolus and sacred heart lily look very similar, because they are two flowers of the same family and genus but different species. The difference is that false gladiolus flowers are all somewhat smaller, while the sacred heart lily's overall flower head and individual flowers are somewhat larger. Taking false gladiolus cut flowers as an example, their vase life reaches as long as one month. How should they be cared for? First, after bringing them home and opening the packaging, take a bucket filled with water for conditioning the flowers, and condition them for 3 hours. After conditioning, take a vase you like, add water to 1/3 of its capacity, and you can also add a general-purpose preservative, which can effectively extend the vase life. Finally, cut the stems straight across according to the height of the vase, arrange them in a spiral manner with the flower heads aligned and placed left up and right down, and insert them into the vase. Change the water every 2~3 days in daily care, wash the vase each time, and be careful to prevent direct sunlight. As long as false gladiolus is cared for patiently, its flowers will open one after another.

If you want to enjoy false gladiolus for a longer time, then choosing potted cultivation is undoubtedly the way to go. How should it be cared for at home in daily life? First, false gladiolus is highly adaptable, drought-tolerant and cold-tolerant, and likes an environment with ample light, but in hot summer it should also be shaded appropriately. It is not demanding about soil and can thrive in all kinds of environments. For daily watering, the principle is simply to keep the soil moist. Generally, in spring and autumn, water once a week; in summer, water about three times a week; in winter, water once every 10 days. After watering, be careful not to let the roots become too wet, and do not let water accumulate in the saucer at the bottom of the pot.

Finally, during the growing season of false gladiolus, you can apply a dilute liquid fertilizer once a month, and keep it growing in an environment above 5°C. Finally, be careful to regularly prune dead branches and diseased leaves, keep the plant tidy, and promote the growth of new shoots. As long as flower enthusiasts follow these care methods, your false gladiolus will be healthy and lush, adding vitality to your home.