freesia gladiolus gladiolus gladiolus

Corms

Solid modified stem consisting of a swollen base of a stem axis enclosed by dry, scalelike leaves. Also have fi-brous and contractile roots. Example: gladiolus

Methods of propagation

1. New corms- A new corm forms at the base of the shoot axis, forming on top of the old corm.
2. Cormels- Miniature corms that form between the old and new corms. Produces foliage only during first season. Then forms a new corm at base of stem axis as in normal corms. This corm itself requires about 2 years to reach flowering size.
3. Division - Cut large corm into pieces, each having a bud.