GERBERA PLANT

To know a Gerbera plant you have to know What is Gerbera? Where to grow Gerbera? What are the Benefits of Gerbera? Their Pros and Cons.

Gerbera has a very particular name and fame as it is extensively used for decorative garden purposes. A Gerbera plant likes the sun and also its good and luminous (sunny) light but if provided too much sunlight or direct summer sun to gerbera then they may fade their color and even scorch (burn) out. The mature size of Gerbera is 10 to 18 in tall and 9 to 12 in wide.

Give them well-atmospheric conditions, warm but not hot. They require 10-20°C to inspire flowering. Gerbera is usually used as a cut flower and for garden decoration. The beauties of Gerbera lie in their daisies, they are so fresh, energetic, and invigorated. Their daisies look so beautiful and charming when they flourish. These daisies will make your day cheerful and you will have a unique smile on your face by looking at these daisies.

You know Gerberas need plenty of sunlight that is sheltered from sturdy winds and hoarfrost. Also, they need excellent drainage in the soil, mostly in colder environments. If the soil is drained poorly then grow the plants in an elevated garden bedstead or vessels (pots). Sturdy Gerberas can be grown all year in borders, elevated beds, and containers. You know Gerberas can handle temperatures up to -6°C so long as their roots don’t get drenched or waterlogged.

Gerberas can be planted both indoors as well as outdoors. They are of various colors mainly white, pink, yellow, orange, blue, purple, and peach to deep shades.