Gerbera is a beautiful flower that will become a real decoration for your garden or home. In the article we will talk about growing and caring for the plant.
How to plant a gerbera
To plant a gerbera, you need to soak the seeds and spread them on the soil, after sprinkling it with sifted sand. The earth must be slightly moistened with water at room temperature. After that, the seeds are covered with a film or glass and placed in a warm place, away from direct sunlight.
Where is the best place to plant gerberas
Plant gerberas in an area where there is a drainage layer and water does not stagnate, otherwise the gerbera roots may rot and the plants will wither. When planting seeds, keep in mind that young planting material has the best germination.
How to water gerberas
It is desirable that the liquid be at room temperature. Too moisten the ground for gerberas is also not worth it, so it is recommended to pour water along the edge of the pot. An alternative option is watering through a pallet. Rotting lower leaves will tell you to reduce the amount of water used.
Regularity of watering in the warm season: 3-4 times a week, and in the cold: 1-2 times a week.
Gerbera fertilizer
It is necessary to feed the gerbera during the period of active growth, once every three weeks, using special fertilizers for flowering houseplants. A little less fertilizer should be applied than indicated in the instructions, in order to avoid burns of the root system. Feeding is not carried out during the winter months.
