Gerbera daisies are a great way to add some color to your summer garden. They are also easy to grow. The flowers bloom for several months. In addition, these are one of the world’s most popular cut flowers.
You can plant gerberas as a single plant or in a garden bed. These plants prefer a sunny location with good drainage. It’s important to water your gerberas regularly. This will help keep them healthy and produce more flowers.
Gerbera daisies grow best in areas with morning sun and afternoon shade. A soil pH of 5.5 to 6.5 is ideal. Be sure to fertilize your plants monthly during the spring and summer.
Gerberas will need to be repotted every one to two years. Remove the old potting medium and replace it with fresh soil. Make sure the new potting medium is well drained and rich in organic matter. During the spring and summer, apply a slow-release fertilizer.
Gerberas should be spaced 12 to 18 inches apart. They do not like to be overcrowded. If you need to divide a plant, use a sharp knife and carefully cut it.
Gerberas are prone to fungal diseases. Infected leaves may be covered in a velvety coating. If this occurs, remove the infected leaves. Botrytis cinerea can also affect gerberas, causing pock marks and brown spots on the leaf stalk. To prevent botrytis, apply a commercial fungicide.
Gerberas are susceptible to thrips, aphids, spider mites and leafminers. Use neem oil, a less toxic insecticide, to control these pests.
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