Creating a cozy atmosphere at home, we strive to surround ourselves with flowers. It is they who improve many moods with their appearance, aroma. Of course, a large number of color in the apartment is rare, but in private homes there are a lot of them. Gerbera indoor flowers are especially common and popular. This flower is distributed not only in our country, but also abroad. According to statistics, he ranks fifth among all colors for sales.
What is needed to grow these beautiful flowers - gerberas. Caring for them during cultivation is quite simple. It is possible to propagate the plant with seeds. Some gardeners resort to the vegetative method. As a rule, they divide a plant that is already three or four years old. If seedlings are carried out using cuttings, then this is done in May-July, the soil temperature should be warmed up to 20 degrees (if the transplant is carried out in the soil).
If you grow gerberas in pots, caring for them is simple, this plant is unpretentious. Nevertheless, some rules will have to be followed. A flower is a thermophilic plant; sour soil is best for it. To prepare the soil, you should take soil, peat and wood. You can water the plant with acidic water every two weeks, more often it is not recommended, as this can be harmful to the plant. Special water can be prepared using lemon juice, apple cider vinegar or oxalic acid.
Gerberas in pots, the care of which does not require special skills, will feel great when the soil is not too dry. But the main thing here is not to overfill the flower, as rhizomes can rot, and the plant can get sick.
As for the pot, it should not be large or small, the optimal height is about 30 cm. There must be holes in the bottom of the pot. It should be laid out with polystyrene (drainage), covered with prepared soil and plant the stem. It is recommended to add natural fertilizers to the ground. If a flower has just been bought and brought from a store, you should not immediately grab onto its transplant. For him, a change of place is stressful. He will need about two weeks to adapt, so he will have to wait a while with the transplant. In general, gerberas are best transplanted in the spring. In this process, you should be very careful so as not to damage the roots.
High temperatures easily tolerate gerberas in pots. Care in such conditions consists only in watering and careful monitoring of the soil, in order to avoid its drying out. The optimum temperature for the plant is 22-25 degrees, it is especially wonderful if this temperature is established at the stage of growth or flowering.
During the so-called "dormancy", the flower prefers a temperature of no more than 10 degrees and minimal watering. Also, one should not forget that gerberas need fertilizing with mineral and organic fertilizers. The plant should receive potassium, iron, magnesium, calcium.
Gerberas are very fond of bright light, for a good growth and well-being of a flower it is better to put it on the sunny side.
An inflorescence in a gerbera is a basket, and the color can be white, yellow, pink, red. With proper care, gerberas will bloom year-round.
As for pests, gerberas in pots, the care of which is even properly organized, may also not avoid meeting with them. Such pests cause plant diseases, sometimes leading to death. If possible, prophylaxis with foundationazole should be carried out. By the way, ordinary potassium permanganate can perfectly fight various parasites.
In conclusion, we can say that gerberas are not whimsical plants at all. They delight their master for a long time with the most minimal care. Be attentive and caring to the flowers, and they will pay you back with cosiness, harmony, beautiful flowering and an unforgettable aroma.