Taking Care of Gerbera Daisies

Beautiful flowers can create a great atmosphere at any given occasions! Gerbera daisies are known for their bright, vibrant shades that can bring a smile across a face! These large daisies are amongst popular flowers used for flower arrangements and also make a great romantic gift idea! Their large flower heads are quite similar to sunflowers. The varied shades of bright yellows, gorgeous reds, lovely pinks and pristine whites are planted in many flower gardens. A strange fact about this beautiful flower is that sometimes, the petals of one particular flower can be in different shades.

Growing these beautiful flowers in the garden will surely create a happy environment. However, you need to know some important points about taking care of gerbera daisies. We can take a look at some tips and tricks related to the same.

Caring for Gerbera Daisies

As is the case with many plants, gerbera daisies should be planted in well-drained soil. Avoid keeping the soil wet and squelchy at all times. One should water early on in the day so that the soil dries slightly during the day. A good drainage for the soil will help in proper growth of the plant. Gerbera daisies need partial to full sunlight. If in a pot, you can keep it by the sunny window side.

The seeds can be planted around 10 weeks before the last frost. While planting, ensure you keep end of the seed pointed downwards. This is the time when the seeds need maximum light to germinate. You can plant them in pots and keep them indoors during the frost. Once the weather turns a little warm, the pots can be moved in the outdoors.

When grown in the outdoors, gerbera daisies would need ample water and regular fertilizers for the soil. This plant thrives well in cool temperatures however, if the temperature becomes too warm, you might not witness the beautiful blooms of the gerbera daisies.

In case someone has gifted you a beautiful bouquet of gerbera flowers or you wish to keep some in a vase at home, ensure you choose a clean vase for it. Then, add some cool water to this. You need to trim the long stem as per the height of the vase. The stem should also be trimmed in a particular manner. Firstly, it should be cut underwater and another important point to note here is that it should be done at an angle of 45 degrees. Change the water everyday and also cut the stems again. To keep these gerbera flowers in full bloom for a longer period, add a teaspoon of sugar to the water. Also add 2 drops of liquid bleach for a gallon of water. When in a vase, the flowers should be kept in the cooler portion of the room. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight. Keep it away from areas that receive strong gusts of wind or objects that produce a lot of heat.

With beautiful gerbera daisies all around, one is bound to feel fresh and happy at all times! Which is why, a pretty bouquet of gerbera daisies is an ideal gift for our loved ones!