Orange flower gerbera

The gerberawhose scientific name is gerbera jamesoniiis a perennial herbaceous plant that can live for several years. Its origin is in the grasslands of South Africa, specifically in the Transvaal. It does not exceed 30cm in height, which makes it, together with its beautiful flowers reminiscent of daisies, in an excellent option to have in a pot, or in the garden together with other perennial plants.

Its cultivation is, as we will see below, very simple. Whether you do not have much experience in the care and maintenance of plants, or if you want to have a very ornamental plant, or both, the gerbera is one of those little plants that should not be missing in your home.

Red flower gerbera

Care

Caring for a gerbera is really simple. But you have to take into account a number of things so that the plant can live well:

  • Weather: Unfortunately, due to its origin, it is sensitive to cold and frost. Therefore, it is convenient to keep it indoors during winter, in a room with plenty of natural light, away from drafts.
  • Location: preferably full sun, but it should not lack humidity. Although it is not ideal, if we have a warm climate (tropical or subtropical), it can live and flourish with only 4-5 hours of direct light and the rest of the day be in semi-shade.
  • Irrigation: It will depend a lot on the climate and the location, but as a general rule it will be watered about twice a week in summer and the rest of the year once every 6-7 days will be enough.
  • Fertilizer: recommended to use an organic fertilizer and if possible ecological, from March to October, following the manufacturer’s recommendations. In this way we will get a plant with greater vigor and better health, which will give us more flowers.

Pink flower gerbera

Uses in gardening

The gerbera is mainly used for potting, mainly due to its small size and its showy flowers. It can also be interesting to plant, either in the garden or in planters, along with other perennial flowering plants.

What did you think of the gerbera? You have someone?