{"product_id":"gladiolus-rainbow-flower-bulbs","title":"Gladiolus Rainbow Flower Bulbs – Mixed Colours","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA full rainbow of tall flower spikes, from one pack of bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGladiolus produces some of the tallest, most striking flower spikes you can grow at home — a single stem carries ten or more trumpet-shaped florets, rising well above the leaves. This Rainbow pack gives you a mixed\/assorted colour range in one go, so a single planting session can turn a plain balcony into a row of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also one of the easiest flowering bulbs for a beginner. There is no seed-raising, no transplanting and no delicate seedling stage. You bury a bulb the right way up, water it sensibly, and give it sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this listing different:\u003c\/strong\u003e we tell you the exact number of bulbs in the pack, we show you a photograph of the actual dormant bulbs you will receive, we clearly label which photographs are bloom references, and we include a printed India-specific planting guide in every box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy customers will love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExact count, written down.\u003c\/strong\u003e 10, 20 or 30 bulbs — whichever variant you select is what gets packed and counted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed colours in one pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e One order, a multi-colour display, instead of buying five single-colour packs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall, cut-flower quality spikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gladiolus is a florist's flower. What you grow can go straight into a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e You do not need a garden. A pot at least 30 cm deep is enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner-friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e No seed tray, no pricking out. Plant the bulb and wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndia-specific guidance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A planting calendar for your region, not a translated European one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest expectations.\u003c\/strong\u003e We publish the timelines as ranges, explain dormancy, and do not promise flowers we cannot control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice per bulb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Starter Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹249\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹24.90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrying gladiolus for the first time; about 2 pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Garden Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹24.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA filled balcony or a short border; about 3–4 pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Value Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹649\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e₹21.63\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull border, cut-flower supply, or sharing with family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e30-bulb Rainbow Value Pack has the lowest price per bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e in this range — ₹21.63 against ₹24.90 in the 10-bulb pack, which is ₹3.27 less per bulb. Thirty bulbs bought at the 10-bulb pack rate would come to ₹747; this pack is ₹649.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20-bulb pack is priced for garden coverage rather than for a lower per-bulb rate. \u003cem\u003eIf price per bulb is your main consideration, choose the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is inside the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour selected number of gladiolus planting bulbs — \u003cstrong\u003e10, 20 or 30\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed \/ assorted colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA printed PlantsGram planting guide, written for Indian conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable, cushioned packaging designed to keep bulbs dry and un-crushed in transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e pots, planters, soil, potting mix, fertiliser and gardening tools are not part of this pack unless a bundle is explicitly selected at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will actually receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive \u003cstrong\u003edormant gladiolus planting bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. A healthy dormant bulb is firm to squeeze, has a dry papery or brown outer covering, and shows no green shoot at all. \u003cem\u003eThis is what a correct, healthy, ready-to-plant gladiolus bulb looks like.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDormancy is a resting stage, not death. A bulb that looks dry on the outside is behaving exactly as it should. The growth you are waiting for happens after it is planted and watered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e receive a flowering plant, a plant with leaves, a seedling, or seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the flower photographs on this page\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloom-reference images on this page are illustrative and may be digitally created. They are not photographs of flowers grown from this batch. The images of the dormant bulbs themselves are real photographs of our actual stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny image on this page showing mature gladiolus flowers is a \u003cstrong\u003ebloom reference\u003c\/strong\u003e — it shows what this type of bulb can produce under suitable growing conditions. It is not a photograph of the item being shipped to you. The delivered product is dormant planting material. Every bloom-reference image on this page is labelled on the image itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours are supplied as mixed\/assorted unless a specific colour is explicitly mentioned on the pack. Exact colour distribution may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not promise a fixed number of bulbs per colour, and we do not promise that every bulb in your pack will be a different colour. Gladiolus bulbs cannot be identified by colour from the outside, so any seller claiming an exact per-colour count is claiming something the product does not allow. The colour range may include reds, pinks, yellows, oranges, whites, creams and purple tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere you can grow these\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots and containers on a balcony, at least 30 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrace gardens and grow bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden beds and colour borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated cut-flower patch for vase arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlong a boundary wall or fence, where the tall spikes get support from behind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGladiolus is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e suitable as an indoor plant. It needs direct sunlight for most of the day and will grow weak, leaning stems in low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest planting season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian horticultural guidance is clear on this: \u003cstrong\u003eOctober is the main planting month for the plains\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMarch to April for hill regions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Flower-size bulbs are typically planted from mid-September to mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial growers also plant in succession — small batches every two weeks from early September to the end of November — to spread flowering from November through to May. You can do exactly the same thing at home: plant 10 bulbs now and 10 a fortnight later, and your flowering season lasts twice as long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWill they grow in my city?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGladiolus performs well in a temperature range of roughly \u003cstrong\u003e16–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and needs long, bright days. That makes most of India suitable at the right time of year — but the \u003cem\u003eright time of year\u003c\/em\u003e is different in different places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuggested planting window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecial precaution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth India\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eDelhi, Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-September to end November; October is ideal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery well suited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn a severe cold wave, young shoots can stall. Plant by early November so growth is established first.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWest \u0026amp; Central India\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eMaharashtra, Gujarat, MP, Chhattisgarh\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober to November\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell suited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid planting into soil still waterlogged from a late monsoon — drainage matters more than timing here.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSouth India\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eKarnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, AP, Kerala\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober to December; cooler plateau areas tolerate a wider window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell suited, longer window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn high-humidity coastal belts, space bulbs wider and water less often to reduce rot risk.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast India\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eWest Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober to November\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell suited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh humidity raises rot risk. Use a free-draining mix and never let pots stand in water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHill and cool regions\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eHimachal, Uttarakhand, J\u0026amp;K, North-East hills, Nilgiris\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch to May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery well suited, different season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not plant in autumn here. Flowering follows from roughly June to October.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are planting windows, not guarantees. Local microclimate, altitude, soil and that year's weather all affect the result.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant gladiolus in 7 steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick the right container or spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot at least 30 cm deep with drainage holes, or a bed in full sun. \u003cem\u003eCommon mistake:\u003c\/em\u003e using a shallow 15 cm pot — the tall spike has nothing to anchor into and topples. \u003cem\u003eCorrection:\u003c\/em\u003e depth matters more than width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare a free-draining mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained sandy loam rich in organic matter, pH 6–7. \u003cem\u003eCommon mistake:\u003c\/em\u003e heavy garden clay that holds water. \u003cem\u003eCorrection:\u003c\/em\u003e add coarse sand or cocopeat until water drains through within seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFind the pointed end.\u003c\/strong\u003e One side is pointed, the other is a flat scar where roots emerge. \u003cem\u003eCommon mistake:\u003c\/em\u003e planting upside down. \u003cem\u003eCorrection:\u003c\/em\u003e pointed end faces up, always. If you genuinely cannot tell, plant it on its side — the shoot will correct itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant 5–8 cm deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian university guidance is 5 cm; go towards 8–10 cm for larger bulbs or a windy terrace. \u003cem\u003eCommon mistake:\u003c\/em\u003e planting 15 cm deep because a foreign guide said so — the shoot then takes much longer to surface. \u003cem\u003eCorrection:\u003c\/em\u003e stay in the 5–8 cm range in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace them correctly.\u003c\/strong\u003e In pots, 5–10 cm apart. In beds, 15–25 cm apart. \u003cem\u003eCommon mistake:\u003c\/em\u003e packing a pot to look full on day one. \u003cem\u003eCorrection:\u003c\/em\u003e crowded bulbs compete and trap humidity, which invites rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater once, then wait.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water well after planting, then only when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry. \u003cem\u003eCommon mistake:\u003c\/em\u003e daily watering before any shoot appears. \u003cem\u003eCorrection:\u003c\/em\u003e there are no roots drinking yet; constant wet soil is the single most common way a bulb is lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport the spike before it needs it.\u003c\/strong\u003e When shoots reach about 20 cm, heap soil 10–15 cm around the base, and add a stake for tall varieties. \u003cem\u003eCommon mistake:\u003c\/em\u003e staking after the stem has already bent. \u003cem\u003eCorrection:\u003c\/em\u003e earth up early; a bent spike never straightens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing in pots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot depth: \u003cstrong\u003eat least 30 cm (12 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with working drainage holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulbs per 30 cm pot: \u003cstrong\u003e5–7\u003c\/strong\u003e — our recommendation, chosen deliberately on the conservative side because crowding raises rot risk in Indian humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing in a pot: 5–10 cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in the sunniest position you have; rotate the pot weekly if light comes from one side only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots dry faster than beds — check moisture rather than following a fixed schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave a pot standing in a water-filled tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing in a garden bed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a spot with full sun for most of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen the soil to at least 25–30 cm and mix in compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace bulbs 15–25 cm apart; commercial spacing is 25 × 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in rows or a ridge for easier watering and staking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wall or fence behind the row gives useful wind protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSunlight, soil, depth, spacing, water, feed, support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun. Gladiolus is a long-day plant and needs roughly 12–14 hours of daylight for good spike development.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained sandy loam, rich in organic matter, pH 6–7.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerforms well around 16–30°C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 cm typically; up to 10 cm for larger bulbs or windy sites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePots 5–10 cm apart; beds 15–25 cm apart.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry. Field crops are irrigated at 7–10 day intervals in sandy soil; pots will need it more often. Avoid waterlogging at every stage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA balanced fertiliser once at the 2-leaf stage and again when the flower spike starts to emerge. Follow the dosage printed on your fertiliser pack — do not over-feed a pot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarth up 10–15 cm when shoots reach about 20 cm. Tall varieties benefit from a stake; commercial growers use stakes around 1.5 m.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpected sprouting and flowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical range under suitable conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst green shoot above soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–21 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after planting. Warmer soil is faster; cool soil can push this past three weeks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaves established, earthing-up stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoughly 4–6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower spike emerges and opens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e70–120 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after planting, depending on variety, bulb size, planting month and climate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering duration per spike\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlorets open in sequence from the bottom upwards over several days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are approximate ranges, not guarantees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Published horticultural sources themselves differ on the flowering window — some Indian university guidance states 110–120 days to spikes, other field practice reports 60–90 days depending on variety. We publish the full range rather than pick the most flattering number. Sprouting, flowering, flower colour and flowering dates are \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems and how to avoid them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProblem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLikely cause\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo shoot after 3–4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil too cold, planted too deep, or constantly wet soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStop watering and let the soil dry out. Check depth is 5–8 cm, not 15 cm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulb soft and foul-smelling when dug up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRot from overwatering or poor drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscard it. Improve drainage before replanting in that pot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilvery streaks on leaves turning brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrips — a known gladiolus pest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAct early; remove badly affected leaves and treat per label instructions on a suitable product.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellowing leaves, plant collapses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFusarium corm rot\/yellows, the most serious gladiolus disease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove the affected plant and do not replant gladiolus in the same soil that season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTall stem bends or falls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShallow planting, no earthing up, or wind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarth up early and stake. A bent spike cannot be straightened.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin, leaning growth with no spike\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot enough sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMove the pot to the brightest spot available.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaves fine, no flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall bulb grade, insufficient light, or poor feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep growing it — undersized bulbs often build up and flower in a later season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePreventing rot — the single most useful habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrainage holes must actually drain. Test with water before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not water on a schedule. Water when the top 2–3 cm is dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak bulbs before planting. Prolonged soaking is a rot pathway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive each bulb its space. Crowding traps humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever let a pot sit in a saucer of standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf one bulb rots, remove it along with the soil immediately around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAfter flowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the spike for a vase, or remove spent florets, but \u003cstrong\u003eleave the leaves standing\u003c\/strong\u003e. The leaves are rebuilding the bulb for next season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep watering and feeding while the leaves are still green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the leaves yellow and dry naturally, stop watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift the bulbs carefully. You will usually find the original bulb has been replaced by a new one, plus small offsets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove soil, cut the dried stem back, and let them dry in a shaded, airy place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscard anything soft, mouldy or damaged — a diseased bulb in storage will spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStoring bulbs before planting or between seasons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep them dry, cool, dark and well ventilated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single layer in a paper bag, mesh bag or open tray — \u003cstrong\u003enever a sealed plastic bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck every few weeks and remove anything going soft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial practice uses cool storage below about 10°C after curing; at home, the coolest dry corner you have is the practical equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrips can attack bulbs in storage and make them sticky and shrivelled — inspect before planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBeginner mistakes to avoid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinking a dry bulb is a dead bulb.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dormant bulbs are supposed to look dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering daily before anything sprouts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The commonest way to lose a bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting 15 cm deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian guidance is around 5 cm; 5–8 cm is the practical range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsing a shallow pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm depth minimum, or the spike will fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoaking bulbs overnight first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unnecessary, and a rot risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing them indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e They need direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting the leaves off straight after flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is how next year's bulb is starved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpecting all bulbs to flower on the same day.\u003c\/strong\u003e They will not, and that is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant disclaimers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are buying \u003cstrong\u003edormant planting bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, not plants and not seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGladiolus is commonly sold as a bulb; botanically, the planting material is a \u003cstrong\u003ecorm\u003c\/strong\u003e. We use the word \"bulb\" on this page because that is what customers search for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours are supplied as mixed\/assorted unless a specific colour is explicitly mentioned on the pack. Exact colour distribution may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e We do not promise a per-colour count, and we do not promise that every bulb will be a different colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprouting, flowering, flower colour, flower size and flowering dates are \u003cstrong\u003enot guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll timelines on this page are approximate ranges and may vary by climate, variety and care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing results depend on bulb condition, planting season, climate, soil, drainage and care — several of which are outside our control once the pack leaves us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower images on this page are bloom references, labelled as such, and do not depict the delivered product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGladiolus is grown as an ornamental. It is not food, and no part of it should be eaten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–7 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders above ₹999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e breathable, cushioned, built to keep bulbs dry and un-crushed rather than airtight — bulbs sealed in plastic sweat and rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrival claims:\u003c\/strong\u003e if bulbs arrive damaged, soft or mouldy, contact us \u003cstrong\u003ewithin 48 hours of delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e with photographs. Claims are handled as per PlantsGram's published policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to photograph:\u003c\/strong\u003e the unopened pack label, all bulbs laid out together so the count is visible, and a close-up of each affected bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e support@plantsgram.com, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from PlantsGram\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe count is stated and honoured.\u003c\/strong\u003e You know exactly how many bulbs are coming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal product photography.\u003c\/strong\u003e We photograph the actual dormant bulbs, not only the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom references are labelled.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will never mistake a reference photo for the delivered item.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndia-specific guidance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A regional planting calendar, not a translated foreign one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo fake guarantees.\u003c\/strong\u003e We publish ranges and name what we cannot control. Anyone promising 100% blooming is promising something nobody can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA planting guide in every pack,\u003c\/strong\u003e because most bulb failures are planting failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReachable support\u003c\/strong\u003e at support@plantsgram.com, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant this October, cut flowers this season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober is the planting month for most of the Indian plains, and March to April in the hills. 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