Gerbera flowers - a variety of species

The flower of the gerbera is a perennial plant and looks similar to the usual daisy for us. This family has more than 100 different species. In nature, the plant is widespread in South Africa, South America, China, India, Japan, gerbera flowers come in a variety of colors, there are not only blue specimens.

This plant is very often used for making bouquets, and they are favorite for many people. Gerbera flowers always look festive and elegant. They grow them often in pots or in flower beds as an annual plant, which is then cut. If to create favorable conditions, then the plant will blossom in the greenhouse throughout the year. Gerbera flowers are well preserved after they were cut and in water do not lose their attractiveness until three weeks.

For the first time, these flowers were described at the end of the eighteenth century and are often called the Transvaal Chamomile. As already mentioned, among the many varieties of this plant there are specimens of various colors and sizes.

Gerbera flowers, which are grown at home, almost all are hybrids and are derived from the Giemsona gerbera and the green-leaved gerbera. Gerbera Jameson has a thick and short stem and a very well developed root system. The leaves are covered with small villi, and on long peduncles beautiful flowers appear , which in diameter can be from 5 to 15 centimeters.

Gerbera flowers are often grown on balconies or in apartments. After the plant blooms flowers last up to 3 weeks, and after they are cut off, they can stand in the water the same time. If you decide to grow this plant at home, then take care of creating good lighting for it. The soil must be constantly moist, but it must not be allowed to be waterlogged. After you have watered, after 10-20 minutes it will be necessary to drain excess water from the pan. Drainage holes must be constantly monitored and prevented from clogging them.

Gerberas are very fond of light and heat, the soil must be slightly acidic. During their abundant watering, do not allow water to enter the rosette of leaves, especially the roots. In warm regions of the country this plant feels well in the open ground. If you grow gerberas indoors, be sure to arrange for good ventilation.

Reproduction of these plants is carried out by seeds, which germinate in about a month. The time from the beginning of growth to the beginning of flowering in gerbera is about 11 months. You can also propagate these flowers and by dividing the bush, they usually breed valuable varieties at the age of 3-4 years, and you can also breed gerbera and cuttings.

If you decide to leave the plant for the next season, in winter it should be stored at a temperature of not less than 15 degrees. The most common coloring of flowers is orange and bright yellow, but not infrequently there are also other colorings, for example, gently pink.

To decorate your flowering your house gerbera will be approximately from May to August. To make the plant healthy and develop well into the soil, it is desirable to add peat, sand, field soil and pine bark.

This plant can be damaged by powdery mildew, whitefly, red spider mite. The reasons that can be contributed to this are the overmoistening of the soil and poor airing of the premises.

It is not an exception to this plant, and as regards fertilizers, it, like all indoor plants, requires their periodic application. For him, you need to use complex fertilizers, which include potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus, but do not feed 3 times a month more often. If the flower is properly developed, then on one plant can be up to 30-40 beautiful flowers.