Hybrid gerbera: growing a plant at home

Gerbera hybrid - one of the most common crops grown in greenhouses for further cutting. This plant has tall peduncles and fairly large inflorescences. However, the development of new species of this flower, characterized by fairly compact sizes and small inflorescences, has made it possible to grow gerbera at home. Potted gerbera purchased at a flower shop with proper care it can bloom for two to three months, however, it is quite difficult to preserve the plant for longer.

Hybrid gerbera is extremely photophilous, but cannot tolerate the scorching sun. Therefore, it is best to place the plant pot close to the window, but not on the windowsill itself. If this is not possible, the flower needs to be provided with additional lighting with fluorescent lamps. The plant feels most comfortable at a relatively low temperature (no more than 18-20 degrees). Watering gerbera needed often, but in moderation: a slight lack of moisture can only lead to yellowing and falling off of several lower leaves; waterlogging of the soil in the pot is much more dangerous for the plant.

If you purchased the plant in a small pot, it should be transplanted into a larger container. with good drainage and slightly acidic soil, consisting of leaf and turf soil, sand and peat. Gerbera is very susceptible to a variety of fungal diseases, which are almost impossible to cure. Therefore, the plant should be used for prevention treat weekly with a special preparation, for example, phytosporin.