Check for bugs. Check your house plants regularly for aphids. They tend to hang out on flower buds and stems. If you find an infestation, treat your plant right away because these little pests can harm your plants. Wet, peaty potting mixes sometimes attract fungus gnats ; they look like tiny, black flies that hop or crawl on the soil. Get more blooms. Once a flower fades, cut off the flower stem at the base of the plant.
Called deadheading , removing spent flowers will encourage gerberas to keep blooming. Don't overwater. Is your gerbera daisy wilted? If you're watering regularly and the whole plant collapses anyway, it may have root rot. Ease the plant out of the container and take a peek at its roots. Are they soft, mushy and brown?
If so, the plant has root rot. Toss it out -- it's too far gone. Wondering whether Gerbera jamesonii is safe for cats and dogs? Also, love your basket with the Gerbera daisies and that cute little moss bunny!
This is just so cute! Enjoy these beautiful flowers in your gorgeous home, Laura! Again, Laura! Just wanted to tell you that I just ordered that cute little bunny! It looked so darn cute in your basket with the Gerbera Daisies that I just had to have one to put in my basket arrangement! I, too, am grateful for the many blessings that surround me! Spring is such a lovely time of the year!
Our lake is finally showing signs of melting! And our snow is melting too! Love the pink color of your flowers! In this case, you might wish to move your plant in a different place in your home. Gerbera Daisies thrive at temperatures of about 70 degrees F. This sort of a room temperature is the best for their growth and it is also an appropriate temperature to make them flower. Keep this in mind when deciding on the best spot for your Gerbera Daisy.
It is also important to know that these plants can generally tolerate temperatures between 40 degrees F and 70 degrees F without any damage. However, if temperatures go below this or much over this, your Gerbera Daisy will suffer. Keep this in mind if you want to make your plant thrive and produce gorgeous flowers.
Another important thin to keep in mind is the proper watering regime. You need to give your Gerbera Daisy plenty of water but never too much water to make the ground too moist.
It is important to monitor your plant to see when it happens. Do not water before this but once you notice it do not wait for long to water your plant. In practice, Gerbera Daisies require watering every 3 to 5 days. The exact time will depend on numerous factors, such as the temperature and humidity in your home. To water your Gerbera Daisy, simply take a watering can and pour it over the soil.
Make sure not to pour any water over the foliage or flowers because it can damage them. It is important to do that after the each watering session. During the winter, it is important to reduce the amount of watering. Monitor your plant and water it from time to time even in winter.
Providing your plant with adequate nutrients and food is vital for making it thrive. Gerbera Daisies are no different. In order to make it grow and be healthy, you need to fertilize it from time to time. The best fertilizer to use for Gerbera Daisies is a soluble fertilizer made for flowering houseplants. A nice blend works great for Gerbera Daisies. This rate will depend on the container size, so make sure to take this into account.
Once you have the solution, water your Gerbera Daisies with it once per month. Gerbera daisies can tolerate temperature between 40 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit with no damage. Indoor plants typically require watering every three to five days.
Empty the water that collects in their pot's drip tray after each watering session. Reduce the amount you water the plants during winter, but don't allow their soil to dry completely. Mix a soluble fertilizer formulated for flowering houseplants, such as a blend, with water.
Use the fertilizer package's recommended water dilution rate for the daisies' pot size. Water the daisies with the fertilizer-water solution once each month when they grow actively in spring and summer.
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