Gerbera is a wild plant and one of the common ornamental plants in modern gardening. The flowers of gerbera are colorful and have a long flowering period. They can be cultivated in gardens, flower beds, balconies, and other places.
This article will introduce several cultivation techniques of gerbera so that enthusiasts can better understand and cultivate this beautiful plant.
1. Choose good breeds
In the breeding process of gerbera, it is very important to choose good varieties. Generally speaking, planting varieties adapted to climatic conditions is the best choice.
In the selection process, you can consider browsing the high-quality varieties and information recommended by horticultural magazines, garden websites, flower farms, etc., so as to ensure that the selected seedlings have a high survival rate and good quality.
2. Nutrient cultivation
Gerberas need full sun and moderate moisture during planting. The plant grows relatively quickly and loves rich soil, and organic fertilizer is a good choice. During the cultivation process, care should be taken not to let the soil be too wet, so as not to cause root rot.
3. Timely pruning
The productivity of gerbera is strong, but it is easy to be too luxuriant so that the flowering period is not long enough and the quality of the flowers is reduced. So timely pruning is very important.
During growth, it is necessary to reduce overgrowth and maintain the health and beauty of the flowers. Proper pruning, and light pruning, help to regenerate momentum and also increases the radial branching of the plant for better condition.
4. Pest control
During the cultivation of gerbera, various diseases, and insect pests are often encountered. The common ones are aphids, leaf tortrix, whitefly, head blight, etc. In order to control these pests, related tools such as insecticides and fungicides can be used.
Be sure to pay attention to the dosage and method when using it, so as not to cause adverse effects on the plants.
5. Suitable environment
Planting gerbera requires attention to the selection of the environment, too dark and humid environment is not suitable for its growth. It is best to choose a sunny and well-ventilated environment to plant gerbera.
In addition, gerbera likes a warm climate, but high temperature will also affect its growth, so the temperature should be controlled within a suitable range. In the high temperature of summer, it needs to be given enough water and sun protection measures.
6. Water in moderation
Although gerbera likes a warm climate, it should not be too humid, otherwise, it will easily lead to the occurrence of diseases and insect pests.
When watering, you need to pay attention to the right amount. If the soil is too wet, you can reduce the frequency and amount of watering. At the same time, the soil should also maintain air permeability to avoid water accumulation at the roots.
7. Fertilize in moderation
Although gerbera is suitable for organic fertilizers, the more fertilization is not the better. When selecting and using fertilizers, it is necessary to apply the appropriate amount according to the specific conditions of the soil and plants.
Excessive fertilization can easily lead to overgrowth of plants, affecting the quality and quantity of flowers. Moderate fertilization and intermittent fertilization during the growing season are recommended.
In short, if you want to get a better experience in horticulture, it is necessary to understand gerbera planting skills. Starting from the selection of plants, pay attention to specific techniques such as nutrient cultivation, timely pruning, and pest control so that you can easily plant this beautiful plant into your own garden landscape.
