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.

Moderate umhirðaColorfulCut flowerPatio

Skoða myndasafn

Yfirlit um umhirðu

Birta

Bright

Strong light for continuous bloom; weak light = few flowers.

Vökvun

Moderate

Water soil, not the crown; let top inch dry.

Hitastig

65–75°F

Dislikes cold drafts and hot radiators.

Rakastig

Average

Good air movement prevents powdery mildew.

Jarðvegur

Airy mix

Well-draining potting mix; crown slightly elevated.

Öruggt fyrir gæludýr

Generally safe

Usually non-toxic, but discourage chewing.

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.