Gerbera cultivation methods and precautions

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Breeding method

Precautions

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When cultivating gerbera, you need to maintain sufficient light during the growth period and give it a growing environment of 20°C to 25°C. The soil should be fertile and loose. Water more in summer, apply fertilizer once a week in spring and autumn, and once every half month in summer and winter. Propagation can be carried out by seeding. In addition, diseased branches and leaves should be pruned in time during the growth process.

Breeding method

Cultivation methods

Light and temperature

Gerbera likes a growing environment with sufficient care and has a relatively large demand for light. Sufficient light should be maintained during the growth process of gerbera. When the light is insufficient, artificial supplementary light is needed. In addition, in summer, the gerbera needs to be shielded from some strong sunlight, while in winter, try to ensure full sunshine.

Gerbera is a plant that is neither heat-resistant nor cold-resistant. The suitable temperature for its growth is 20℃~25℃. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 10℃, otherwise it will stop growing.

Soil

Gerbera likes fertile and loose soil, requires good drainage, and slightly acidic soil is more suitable.

Watering and fertilizing

Gerbera has a large demand for water and fertilizer. During the growth period, an adequate supply of water and fertilizer must be maintained. Watering should be changed according to seasonal changes. Watering can be more frequent in summer and watering can be done at longer intervals in winter. Watering time can be arranged in the morning or evening, and be careful not to water in the center of the leaves.

Gerbera also has a great demand for fertilizer. Fertilizer should be applied lightly and frequently. Generally in spring and autumn, fertilizer can be applied once a week. In summer and winter, fertilizer should be applied less and once every half month. If the temperature is too high, Or if it is too low, stop fertilizing.

Propagation methods

Gerbera can be propagated by sowing seeds, but the offspring will mutate, so division propagation and cutting propagation are generally used, and tissue culture can also be used.

Notes

Pruning

During the growth process of gerbera, due to the growth of branches and leaves, the leaves may turn yellow or the leaves may be too dense. At this time, you need to prune and remove yellow leaves, dead leaves, and overly dense leaves.

Pests and diseases

During the growth process of gerbera, there will be diseases such as powdery mildew, leaf spot, viral diseases, as well as pests such as whiteflies, cabbage caterpillars and thrips.

Precautions

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