Gerbera jamesonii
Gerbera Daisy
Gerbera daisies are gift-bouquet and patio staples — vivid discs that rank high in US and European “what flower is this” photo searches.
Näytä galleriaHoidon yleiskatsaus
Valo
Bright
Strong light for continuous bloom; weak light = few flowers.
Kastelu
Moderate
Water soil, not the crown; let top inch dry.
Lämpötila
65–75°F
Dislikes cold drafts and hot radiators.
Kosteus
Average
Good air movement prevents powdery mildew.
Multa
Airy mix
Well-draining potting mix; crown slightly elevated.
Turvallinen lemmikeille
Generally safe
Usually non-toxic, but discourage chewing.
Yksityiskohtaiset hoito-ohjeet
Light
South or west window indoors, or patio with morning sun. Rotate pots for even growth.
Watering
Overwatering at the crown causes rot. Use pots with drainage holes.
Feeding
Bloom fertilizer every 2–3 weeks in active growth; reduce in winter.
Cut flowers
Harvest when outer petals are fully open. Recut stems underwater for longer vase life.
