The results of the study in 1988, Indonesia recognize 20 gladiolus varieties of Dutch then tested multiple locations in the garden experiment Sub Research Institute for Horticulture Cipanas. Three varieties of which have the most beautiful appearance, (color and shape is different from the old gladiolus), namely: White godness (white), Tradehorn (red-orange), and Priscilla (white). Variety of gladiolus flowers are:
Gladiolus gandavensis, large, visible flower arrangement overlap, 90-150 cm long.
Gladiolus primulinus. small size, very interesting. Stemmed delicate but strong and reach 90 cm in length.
Gladiolus ramosus. 100-300 cm long flower stalk.
Gladiolus nanus. Curved flower stalk, and a length of only 35 cm.
Some other gladiolus flower cultivars that have been tested in Indonesia are: Red Majesty, Priscilla, Oscar, Rose Supreme, Sanclere, Dr. Mansoer, Albino, Salem, Angry Fire, Queen Occer, Ceker and so forth. Meanwhile, IAARD through Ornamental Plants Research Center (Balithi) has produced four varieties of gladiolus, namely, Dayang Sumbi, Kaifa, Clara, and Nabila.
Flowers that can be grown at an altitude of 600-1400 m above sea level, has a pretty good economic value. Plants from South Africa has a Latin name "Gladius", which means "little sword", can grow well in soil pH from 5.8 to 6.5 in the temperature of 10-25 ° C. Propagation can be done vegetatively and generative. These plants are very tolerant of various soil structure, from light sandy soils with low organic material to the soil is heavy clay or clay. Planting gladiolus should be cultivated on land that is not a former plantation gladiolus or close relatives, such as iris, ixia, freesia and monbretia.
Gladiolus flower production center in Indonesia's West Java contained in Parongpong (Bandung), Salabintana (Sukabumi) and Cipanas (Cianjur). In the middle of the region Java Bandungan (Semarang), while in East Java is in the area of Batu (Malang). Gladiolus are produced as cut flowers that have economic value and aesthetic value. Cut flowers are also a means of traditional equipment, religious, ceremonial and ritual purposes other state. Gladiolus cut flowers is one of the most sought after, both for decoration in the building party at home or habitation. Plant gladiolus will bloom around 60-90 days after planting. The relatively large size of the flowers make it eye catching and worth paying. Gladiolus is also rich in color. There is a pink gladiolus, white striped purple, light orange, orange, yellow, gladiolus two colors, and of course white.
However, Flowers gladiolus flowers are relatively easy to lose water (gladiolus wilt quickly). Even so, the condition can still be circumvented. Of course, proper harvesting techniques should also be applied. Cut flowers should be harvested when the sun is hot but harvested before sunrise or late evening. When harvesting, cut the flower stems in italics. By doing so, created a broader cross-section of the stem to absorb water. Harvesting can be done after the flower petals 1 and 2 flower buds show color bottom already, but not yet in bloom. When the harvest is done after blooming, gladiolus flowers will easily damaged during transport. But otherwise if the flowers are harvested too early, the flowers can not bloom. Thank you for reading this article. Written and posted by Bambang Sunarno. sunarnobambang86@gmail.com
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