Gerbera Daisy Care Instructions?

Gerbera daisies are a popular flowering plant native to South Africa, known for their vibrant blooms on long stems. To ensure healthy growth, provide well-drained soil and full sun. Water when the top inch of soil is dry, avoiding wetting the foliage. Fertilize with micronutrient-rich fertilizers to promote optimal growth. Deadhead spent blooms and prune the plant to encourage ongoing blooming. Gerbera daisies can be propagated through division or by growing from seeds.

To maintain the health of your gerbera daisies, follow these expert tips:

1. Fill the seed tray with a mixture of sand, peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite. Bury or sprinkle the seeds on top of the soil, lightly sprinkling water on top.
2. Deeply water your plants once a week, in the morning to allow the soil to dry throughout the day. Keep them in an area with full direct sunlight. Use micronutrient-rich plant fertilizer and trim the plant after the bloom starts to wilt to help new blooms grow.
3. Deadhead gerbera daisies when the blooms begin to wilt to promote future blooms. Follow the fading flower’s stalk gently.
4. Regularly water your gerbera daisies, around 1 inch per week, only when the soil has dried an inch or two below the surface. Cut dead and dying blooms quickly to encourage more blooms.
5. Choose a container with good drainage to avoid root rot, crown rot, and powdery mildew.