Good afternoon, my reader. Bright, large gerbera flowers, even in the most modest setting, will create a feeling of comfort and high spirits. Plants, which are considered to be greenhouse, can be grown in an apartment if desired.
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Flower characteristic
No wonder the gerbera is called the "transvaal daisy" - besides the shape of the flowers, the plants have a similar structure. Beautiful bright green leaves are located at the base of the rosette. Spectacular semi-double flowers of various colors are located on a high (60-80 cm) stem.
On an industrial scale, the plant is grown in greenhouses as a cut flower. In the open field and at home, the plant is less common.
Care
It is difficult to guarantee that the gerberas in your apartment will be as good as in their native African spaces. But if you wish, you can achieve ideal conditions for keeping the flower.
A photophilous gerbera will be comfortable on the windowsill on the east or west side. She needs diffused light and light shading from direct sunlight. In winter, the flower needs artificial lighting.
The plant prefers well-ventilated areas. In the warm season, it is safely taken out on the balcony or planted in the open ground for the summer.
Temperature regime
Comfortable conditions for the African beauty - temperature 20-25 ° C during the day and 18-20 ° C at night. These parameters correspond to its natural habitat. During the period of winter dormancy, the plant is taken out into a room where the temperature does not rise above 14-16 ° C. The flower does not withstand sudden changes in temperature, cold and extreme heat.
Watering
Gerberas love moisture, but watering should be moderate. If the soil in the pot is not dry, then the plant does not need water. In this case, instead of watering, it is better to loosen the soil. This will allow oxygen to penetrate the soil and prevent root rot.
At the same time, the flower needs high humidity, especially in the hot season. However, the plant does not tolerate spraying the crown. It is better to place an aquarium near it or place a flowerpot in a tray with damp moss.
Top dressing
The plant needs fertilization only during the active growing season. He is fed 2 times a month with mineral supplements. For this, you can use ready-made complex fertilizers: "Uniflor", "Agricola", "Florovit", etc. It is desirable to reduce the concentration of the solution by half against that indicated in the instructions.
Important! Gerberas do not tolerate organic fertilizers.
Diseases, pests
Lack of moisture in the soil or air leads to the defeat of gerbera spider mites. Yellowing and falling leaves are the first signal of a problem. Failure to comply with the temperature regime, improper watering and excessive feeding contribute to the appearance of powdery mildew and rot on the crown. Sick plants are treated with insecticides.
Common pests that threaten flower health are aphids and whiteflies. Their appearance means that the gerbera is kept in unsatisfactory conditions. You can get rid of insects with fungicides.
Nothing will darken the mood if, when taking up the cultivation of indoor gerberas, you adhere to the rules of agricultural technology. In this case, an elegant plant will delight you for more than one year.
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