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[Free Report] Gladiolus |
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by Dalima Thapa | 29-12-2021 23:39
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I think everyone of us love flowers. They are one of the world’s most beautiful things that make everyone’s lives more cheerful in various ways. Fresh flowers can have a higher impact on your well-being, and help you find peace of mind. Today for my free report, I am going to talk about "Gladiolus a.k.a., Sword Lily". Gladiolus, (genus Gladiolus), also called gladiola, plural gladioli, gladiolus, or gladioluses, genus of about 300 species of flowering plants of the iris family (Iridaceae). The genus occurs in Asia, Mediterranean Europe, South Africa, and tropical Africa. It is considered as August's official flower. Several species are widely cultivated for cut flowers and as garden ornamentals. Physical description- The flowering spike, which springs from a bulblike structure, the corm, can reach 60–90 cm (2–3 feet) in height. It bears numerous funnel-shaped flowers all clustered on one side of the stem, each with six petal-like floral parts. The leaves are sparse and swordlike. Fun facts- * The British and Mediterranean gladiolus plants were often used for medicinal purposes. For example, the English used the plant’s corms (stem base) as a bandage and to extract thorns or splinters. The corms were also powdered and mixed with goat’s milk to soothe symptoms of colic. Parts of the gladiolus, however, are poisonous if eaten, and certain species cause irritation or allergic reaction when handled. Today we primarily use the gladiolus as a decorative flower in gardens and bouquets. * With a gladiolus, you do not need to include a card expressing your feelings because the plant itself carries and imparts symbolic meaning to the recipient. * The gladiolus flower symbolizes honor and remembrance, but it has other meanings too. It can also symbolize the following: • Strength of character • Faithfulness, sincerity and integrity • Infatuation • Never giving up Reference:- https://www.nanzandkraft.com/blog/5-fun-facts-gladiolus-augusts-official-flower/ Below are some of the pictures of the varieties cultivated by us in our college campus for our Experiential Learning Programme-
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Hello Dalima, this is your mentor Hannah.
You're so lucky to have experiential learning program! Was it hard to grow the gladiolus?
I think I never saw any gladiolus in Korea's streets or gardens, maybe the weather isn't right or the environment isn't ideal for its growth.
Thank you for your great article and please keep up with your wonderful work :) Happy new year!
Sincerly,
Hannah
Posted 02-01-2022 15:38
Hello Dalima, this is your mentor Joon.
Though I have never seen the flower before, I think it is quite fascinating and beautiful. I especially liked the last photo because it reminds me of hibiscus. Are you interested in researching about flowers in first place? If so, I would like to hear more from your experience, and would be good to write that as your free article!
Well read your article, and let's keep up!
Best,
Joon
Posted 01-01-2022 16:58