Gerbera is a very popular flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Gerbera is mainly native to tropical regions of South America, Africa and Asia. It's also commonly known as Gerbera daisy, African daisy, Transvaal daisy or Barberton daisy.
Gerbera daisy planting steps:
First we remove this polythene bag. Now I'm make potting mix for gerbera plant. The ratio of the potting mix is 60% normal garden soil, 20% vermicompost or fully decompot cow dung and 20% fine sand. Mix it well. Take a pot with well drainage system and cover the drainage holes with some coconut husk. Fill it with some potting mix. Take this gerbera plant and plant into the centre of the pot. finally throw watering.
Gerbera is a very low maintenance flowering plant.
The caring tips of gerbera plant :
First tip is container : Pick a container with well drainage system, to avoid root rot.
Second tip is potting mix : Plant your gerbera in well drained potting mix.
Third tip is light : Keep your plant in a spot with enough sunlight.
Fourth tip is watering : Water your gerbera deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
Fifth tip is fertilizer : Fertilize your plant monthly during the growing season.
Sixth and final tip is : Remove dead leaves and blooms.
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