Gerbera Daisy

Basic Care

Indoor Air Benefits

Propagation

Best when grown in a small container and is slightly pot bound. Repot growing Gerbera Daisies in April. Use an open, free draining soil mix. When repotting ensure that the crown of the plant is above the level of the soil. Rot will occur if the crowns are buried or the drainage is poor. After repotting keep them in a shaded location until they're established.The best position for growing Gerbera Daisies is in full sunlight.

Keep your plant slightly moist at all times, especially when in bloom, Don't let the pot sit in water. Indoor growing Gerbera Daisies can flower all year round. Also remove old leaves regularly to prevent fungus infections developing.

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Division and seeds in the spring. Early summer, Early fall, Late summer, Late spring, Late winter, Mid summer, Mid fall, Mid spring It is best to propagate seeds in a mixture of moist peat and perlite. Cover the pot and plant with a plastic bag secured by a rubber band to prevent the moisture from escaping. Place in indirect sunlight or under a fluorescent light. Repot in its regular mix after it has been growing for a while. After dividing, plant in the plant's regular potting mix.