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Gladiolus Yellowing

ciaranmcgreneraciaranmcgrenera Posts: 313
edited June 2021 in Plants

Hi- I have some Galdiolus leaves that are around 14/15 inches tall, but rather than standing straight they are quite floppy and are ever so slightly yellowing- have I got the beginnings of fusarium infected plants? 

If someone here is able to tell me at this point I’d rather get rid now and make better use of the pots for the summer rather than waiting to see if I get stunted plants.

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Bumping 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • ciaranmcgreneraciaranmcgrenera Posts: 313
    Have you a similar issue @Dovefromabove?
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    What are they planted in? Are they being well watered?  All my gladioli are in the ground in the soil.  If they are in compost are you feeding? MPC only has nutrients in for a few weeks.  Lightweight compost doesn't support tall bulbs well unless they are planted deep.
  • ciaranmcgreneraciaranmcgrenera Posts: 313
    edited June 2021
    John Innes #3 with a bit of grit mixed through- maybe 30-40%. Been watering since after they started shooting as it’s been so dry- every 2 or 3 nights- and feeding once every ten days with seaweed/ Tomato feed. I have another two big pots the same- although with a different variety and they’re doing absolutely fine.
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