My friend and I have this ongoing debate regarding how the word 'gerbera', as in gerbera daisy, is pronounced.
(I'll try to spell these out as they are said as best I can)
I say its "jur-bear-a"
She says, "gur-burr-a"
I did a little research and finally came to the conclusion that both are probably accpetable, however she is insistent that my way is wrong. haha this is a silly debate but responses will be appreciated.
I will award a Best Answer for a truly helpful response. Reputable interent sources to back-up your answer are even better.
Muchas gracias!!
How do you say "Gerbera"?
Well, hate to tell you this, but "gur-burr-a" is how I pronounce it, and how I've always heard it pronounced in the botany industry!
Reply:I have always heard it "gur-burr-a"
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Gerbera daisies?
I purchased some fresh cut gerbera daisies for the vase on my desk at work. After only one day, they are already dying. I re-trimmed the stems and put them into water with that powder stuff when I brought them to the office. What is the best way to get maximum life from gerbera daisies? how long do they typically last?
Gerbera daisies?
I believe they were old. Mine last a week or so in a vase. All I do is put them in water in a vase, but I don't do anything special. I have planted them in pots at home, and they are very temperamental, and it's hard to make them last. I've been told that's why they are so expensive.
Reply:Try aspirin, by the way this is my favorite flower=)
Reply:They should last I would say a week or so. They definitely shouldn't be dying yet. Maybe the daisies were older than they were made out to be when you bought them. You seem to be doing all the right things. I don't know how else to keep them alive longer.
Reply:The flower heads of gerberas are very heavy so the stems may not be supporting them adequately. The filler greens usually help with this or the "straws" they use to support the stems. If you have some large, clear milkshake straws to slip over the stems this may help. :)
Gerbera daisies?
I believe they were old. Mine last a week or so in a vase. All I do is put them in water in a vase, but I don't do anything special. I have planted them in pots at home, and they are very temperamental, and it's hard to make them last. I've been told that's why they are so expensive.
Reply:Try aspirin, by the way this is my favorite flower=)
Reply:They should last I would say a week or so. They definitely shouldn't be dying yet. Maybe the daisies were older than they were made out to be when you bought them. You seem to be doing all the right things. I don't know how else to keep them alive longer.
Reply:The flower heads of gerberas are very heavy so the stems may not be supporting them adequately. The filler greens usually help with this or the "straws" they use to support the stems. If you have some large, clear milkshake straws to slip over the stems this may help. :)
Gerbera help?
I have a new Gerbera plant but don't know anything about them. Where in the house do they need tobe and do they need more than water? Thanx in advance x
Gerbera help?
I bought a couple recently from a garden centre.A[apparently they originate from South Africa and the climate of the UK winter can be too hard.for them to be outdoors. I have put mine in my conservatory, as they need plenty of light. I also find they flag rather quickly if they dry out a bit,so I keep them well watered and use a feed once a week.As the individual booms fade cut the flower stem off with scissors just above the soil level. I am also told they need to be nearly pot bound to flower well,so I have resisted the urge to re pot them although the pots they are in seem a bit small for the size of the plants. They are lovely coloured large daisy shaped flowers. This is the first time I have grown them so I am learning as I go along.
Reply:Gerberas want full sun. They prefer to be planted in the ground but will grow in pots. The smaller the pot the more frequent the watering. They will let you know when they need a drink by wilting.
Reply:gerbera plant needs a little bit of sun so be carrefoul where you put it
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerbera
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Gerbera help?
I bought a couple recently from a garden centre.A[apparently they originate from South Africa and the climate of the UK winter can be too hard.for them to be outdoors. I have put mine in my conservatory, as they need plenty of light. I also find they flag rather quickly if they dry out a bit,so I keep them well watered and use a feed once a week.As the individual booms fade cut the flower stem off with scissors just above the soil level. I am also told they need to be nearly pot bound to flower well,so I have resisted the urge to re pot them although the pots they are in seem a bit small for the size of the plants. They are lovely coloured large daisy shaped flowers. This is the first time I have grown them so I am learning as I go along.
Reply:Gerberas want full sun. They prefer to be planted in the ground but will grow in pots. The smaller the pot the more frequent the watering. They will let you know when they need a drink by wilting.
Reply:gerbera plant needs a little bit of sun so be carrefoul where you put it
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerbera
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Is gerbera daisy slug and snail resistant?
no, but a neat trick, sprinkle table salt around plants, helps to chase these pesky critters away
Gerbera Dasies for an April Wedding? Any other Ideas?
I am planning on getting married in April 2009. I have NO idea what kind of flowers I want. I'd like to go with something in season. I love dasies and I'm pretty sure they are a year round flower. Any other suggestions on flowers? I need some guidance!!
Gerbera Dasies for an April Wedding? Any other Ideas?
Tulips will be perfectly in season and they come in such a wide variety of colours and styles!! I especially love fringe tulips and double tulips... Also daffodils!
Reply:I am getting married next Saturday (may 31st) and I am using daisies, pink gerber daisies, pink roses, and carnations. I think this could also be used in April. Go to a florist and talk with them. From my experience, they really helped!
Reply:i agree tulips are great this time of year and also very cheap because they're usually everywhere in full bloom.
Maybe lilies would be nice like Cala
Gerbera Dasies for an April Wedding? Any other Ideas?
Tulips will be perfectly in season and they come in such a wide variety of colours and styles!! I especially love fringe tulips and double tulips... Also daffodils!
Reply:I am getting married next Saturday (may 31st) and I am using daisies, pink gerber daisies, pink roses, and carnations. I think this could also be used in April. Go to a florist and talk with them. From my experience, they really helped!
Reply:i agree tulips are great this time of year and also very cheap because they're usually everywhere in full bloom.
Maybe lilies would be nice like Cala
Can anybody tell me that how to control the white flys in the gerbera farm?
present i am using actempride
Can anybody tell me that how to control the white flys in the gerbera farm?
I fought with those things all year last year. I finally got off the soap and alcohol mix and went with something akin to what you have. It controlled them much better.
I will tell you that I started to get them soon after I did some pruning on the suckers of my tomato plants. I guess it could have been coincidence but I plan on making a paste to brush over those exposed areas where I pinch or cut off the suckers next year.
Reply:It was my opinion that white flies were controlled simply by hosing them off the plants.
Reply:There does not appear to be a control better than what you are using.
Reply:You have not mention where on the earth you are from. However; by name you are from Indian Continent (I guess.)
Very well, white fly is very difficult to control, you have to try everything available to you. Soap solution is okay, mix with it "Neem tea". Sock about 1 kg of Neem leaves in 4 liters of water for at the list 24 hours (mother tincture - if kept properly will last for 3 to 4 months). Make about 5% solution by mixing with water and spray regularly on your plants, especially under the leaves. You may add 1/2 kg garlic cloves to the mother tincture simply by smashing them.
Make smoking arrangments by burning dried cow-dung and placing dried 'Tulsi' (Holy Basil) leaves over it. Keep it fuming amongst your plants when weather is clam and not raining . Works better.
Reply:White flies breed in continually moist soils or wet organic matter.
A better way to control them is to cover your soil with 2 inches of sand. The emerging larvae and pupae will not be able to crawl up to the surface and die.
Second idea is to set up more than several sticky traps if you are in a greenhouse, like one sticky trap per foot. The sticky traps will catch all flying insects besides the whiteflies.
Those suggestions plus the insecticide may help your problem better than just the insecticide alone.
Reply:no
Can anybody tell me that how to control the white flys in the gerbera farm?
I fought with those things all year last year. I finally got off the soap and alcohol mix and went with something akin to what you have. It controlled them much better.
I will tell you that I started to get them soon after I did some pruning on the suckers of my tomato plants. I guess it could have been coincidence but I plan on making a paste to brush over those exposed areas where I pinch or cut off the suckers next year.
Reply:It was my opinion that white flies were controlled simply by hosing them off the plants.
Reply:There does not appear to be a control better than what you are using.
Reply:You have not mention where on the earth you are from. However; by name you are from Indian Continent (I guess.)
Very well, white fly is very difficult to control, you have to try everything available to you. Soap solution is okay, mix with it "Neem tea". Sock about 1 kg of Neem leaves in 4 liters of water for at the list 24 hours (mother tincture - if kept properly will last for 3 to 4 months). Make about 5% solution by mixing with water and spray regularly on your plants, especially under the leaves. You may add 1/2 kg garlic cloves to the mother tincture simply by smashing them.
Make smoking arrangments by burning dried cow-dung and placing dried 'Tulsi' (Holy Basil) leaves over it. Keep it fuming amongst your plants when weather is clam and not raining . Works better.
Reply:White flies breed in continually moist soils or wet organic matter.
A better way to control them is to cover your soil with 2 inches of sand. The emerging larvae and pupae will not be able to crawl up to the surface and die.
Second idea is to set up more than several sticky traps if you are in a greenhouse, like one sticky trap per foot. The sticky traps will catch all flying insects besides the whiteflies.
Those suggestions plus the insecticide may help your problem better than just the insecticide alone.
Reply:no
Advice on looking after gerbera daisies?
Gerberas are often attacked by gray mold, powdery mildew, anthracnose, bacterial blight, crown and root rot.
Leaf miners, mites, aphids, thrips, and whiteflies, are also common. They are the favorite food for slugs and snails, earwigs, and mealybugs.
They are tender, but can tolerate light frosts, if kept barely moist in winter.
If grown as a house plant, give it bright light and night temperature of 60F. Divide them between February and April. Leave one to two buds for each division. Be very careful with the roots. Try to disturb them as little as possible, even if root bound in a pot.
Keep the crown dry. It will rot easily if it is wet. Build a two sided moat around the plant, so that the water and soil will not wash onto the crown. Water deeply outside the moat, then let the soil become nearly dry before watering again. Keep the old leaves picked off to prevent disease, and spray and bait for insects.
bakerplanter
Advice on looking after gerbera daisies?
Have a look at web page - www.gerbera.com it contains the info you are asking for.
Good Luck
Reply:If in a pot with roots plonk them in the garden and treat as an annual, they will flower all summer long.
If just the flower and no roots plonk in a vase and look at them....
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Leaf miners, mites, aphids, thrips, and whiteflies, are also common. They are the favorite food for slugs and snails, earwigs, and mealybugs.
They are tender, but can tolerate light frosts, if kept barely moist in winter.
If grown as a house plant, give it bright light and night temperature of 60F. Divide them between February and April. Leave one to two buds for each division. Be very careful with the roots. Try to disturb them as little as possible, even if root bound in a pot.
Keep the crown dry. It will rot easily if it is wet. Build a two sided moat around the plant, so that the water and soil will not wash onto the crown. Water deeply outside the moat, then let the soil become nearly dry before watering again. Keep the old leaves picked off to prevent disease, and spray and bait for insects.
bakerplanter
Advice on looking after gerbera daisies?
Have a look at web page - www.gerbera.com it contains the info you are asking for.
Good Luck
Reply:If in a pot with roots plonk them in the garden and treat as an annual, they will flower all summer long.
If just the flower and no roots plonk in a vase and look at them....
skates
What is the best environment for gerbera culture?
Sow seeds at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in autumn or early spring, divide in early spring, or top-based cuttings in summer.
In frost-prone climates, grow in temperate greenhouses. Minimum temperature for cultivation is 5°C/ 41°F. They are half hardy to frost tender. Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost, (IJ No. 2) in bright filtered light.
Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun.
In frost-prone climates, grow in temperate greenhouses. Minimum temperature for cultivation is 5°C/ 41°F. They are half hardy to frost tender. Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost, (IJ No. 2) in bright filtered light.
Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun.
Gerbera got a small Gerbera plant.?
I got a small Gerbera plant. If anybody knowing about Gerbera cultivation please advice me about the soil, fertilizers, water etc.
Gerbera got a small Gerbera plant.?
Gerberas can be grown as indoor pot flowering plants, otherwise they are frost tender plants, for outdoors.
I fertilize indoors every 3 weeks or so, during the growing season, and it's possible to have flowers for most of that. Don't get them too wet, as they may rot - leave the soil to dry out a little between waterings. It will be fine in a sunny windowsill, though some indirect light, during the hottest period of the day, can prevent leaf scorching. With insufficient light indoors, you get less flowers, and more leggy growth. 6 hours minimum sunlight each day is good for keeping the plant flowering.
Remove any dead leaves or flowers, as these can get infected, and cause other parts of the plant to become diseased - powdery mildew is the typical type of infection that they can get, but this can be treated should you ever get it.
In the garden, grow somewhere again with good levels of sunlight, and in soil that is free draining. Adding some well rotted compost can be good for them too, and potentially some coarse sand, if your soil has a tendency to water log.
Feed outdoors too, every 2 or 3 weeks, during summer, either with a good general fertilizer, or one that has a high proportion of K (which is Potassium). When you buy fertilizers, you'll see an N:P:K ratio, eg. 10:15:20, and this indicates Nitrogen N:Phosphorus P:Potassium K. In that example, there is a high ratio of Potassium, which is the nutrient required to make flowers on plants.
So, overall, don't get overly wet, let it dry a little between waterings, feed every 2 or 3 weeks and remove dead leaves and flowers to prevent infection. Indirect light indoors, shielding your Gerbera from harsh afternoon sun is better.
If you put it outdoors, follow a similar pattern, choose somewhere sunny and free draining. Adding some organic matter before planting can be beneficial. Occasional thorough waterings during long periods of very dry weather is better than lots of little waterings.
Hope this helps. Enjoy your Gerbera - mines got bright yellow flowers on my kitchen windowsill just now. Good luck! Rob
Reply:In zone 8 gerberas are perennial. Mine are in full sun, in the ground. As Rob mentioned fertilized (miraclegro) every 2-3 weeks.
Gerbera got a small Gerbera plant.?
Gerberas can be grown as indoor pot flowering plants, otherwise they are frost tender plants, for outdoors.
I fertilize indoors every 3 weeks or so, during the growing season, and it's possible to have flowers for most of that. Don't get them too wet, as they may rot - leave the soil to dry out a little between waterings. It will be fine in a sunny windowsill, though some indirect light, during the hottest period of the day, can prevent leaf scorching. With insufficient light indoors, you get less flowers, and more leggy growth. 6 hours minimum sunlight each day is good for keeping the plant flowering.
Remove any dead leaves or flowers, as these can get infected, and cause other parts of the plant to become diseased - powdery mildew is the typical type of infection that they can get, but this can be treated should you ever get it.
In the garden, grow somewhere again with good levels of sunlight, and in soil that is free draining. Adding some well rotted compost can be good for them too, and potentially some coarse sand, if your soil has a tendency to water log.
Feed outdoors too, every 2 or 3 weeks, during summer, either with a good general fertilizer, or one that has a high proportion of K (which is Potassium). When you buy fertilizers, you'll see an N:P:K ratio, eg. 10:15:20, and this indicates Nitrogen N:Phosphorus P:Potassium K. In that example, there is a high ratio of Potassium, which is the nutrient required to make flowers on plants.
So, overall, don't get overly wet, let it dry a little between waterings, feed every 2 or 3 weeks and remove dead leaves and flowers to prevent infection. Indirect light indoors, shielding your Gerbera from harsh afternoon sun is better.
If you put it outdoors, follow a similar pattern, choose somewhere sunny and free draining. Adding some organic matter before planting can be beneficial. Occasional thorough waterings during long periods of very dry weather is better than lots of little waterings.
Hope this helps. Enjoy your Gerbera - mines got bright yellow flowers on my kitchen windowsill just now. Good luck! Rob
Reply:In zone 8 gerberas are perennial. Mine are in full sun, in the ground. As Rob mentioned fertilized (miraclegro) every 2-3 weeks.
I seem to have what I'm assuming is powdery mildew on my Gerbera Daisey's, what should I do?
Here is a home remedy you can try if in fact it is powdery mildew.. I have used it on my cucumbers and it seems to work for me. In a 1 gallon container full of water mix 1 Tbls. baking soda and 1 Tbls. dishsoap. stir gently and put into a spray bottle and thoroughly wet the plant. It wont hurt the plants. Let us know how this works for you. Hope this helps.
I seem to have what I'm assuming is powdery mildew on my Gerbera Daisey's, what should I do?
I agree to cutting off the affected leaves.
I did read something about using one part milk to 9 parts water as a spray that is used once a week. I saw it on Answers.... I'm think about trying it. Look it up.
Reply:You can cut back the leaves that have it if it is only a few. (Be sure and clean any pruners that you use.) There are many fungicides available however they are usually best for prevention rather than curing, although some can help. If possible improve the air flow around the plant, but some plants are prone to getting it. How sure are you that it is powdery mildew, not downy mildew or botrytis?
I seem to have what I'm assuming is powdery mildew on my Gerbera Daisey's, what should I do?
I agree to cutting off the affected leaves.
I did read something about using one part milk to 9 parts water as a spray that is used once a week. I saw it on Answers.... I'm think about trying it. Look it up.
Reply:You can cut back the leaves that have it if it is only a few. (Be sure and clean any pruners that you use.) There are many fungicides available however they are usually best for prevention rather than curing, although some can help. If possible improve the air flow around the plant, but some plants are prone to getting it. How sure are you that it is powdery mildew, not downy mildew or botrytis?
Would it be expensive/hard to find gerbera daisys in June from a florsit for a big bat mitzvah party?
As a matter of fact gerbera daisies are in bloom that time of the year. I would go to my small local grower and see if they can order them for me. Here in Pa. they run approx. 1.99 for a 4" pot. You may even try like Home depot, or Lowe's and ask for a special order which I know they can do for you if given the time. Happy planting and congratulations.
Would it be expensive/hard to find gerbera daisys in June from a florsit for a big bat mitzvah party?
No - daisies usually bloom in June. There are lots of varieties - like shasta daisies that are popular. If you are worried about timing and price - why not grow your own? April is the perfect time to start growing seedlings. All you need are some seeds, a bag of soil, a grow-light and some starter boxes for your seeds. You place 5 or 6 seeds in each box and then thin them out after they reach about 1 or 2 inches tall to the best 3. Soon you will have more daisys than you can shake a stick at. If that's indeed what you would like to do. If the flowers don't take or you forget to water them then you can still order them from a florist. Good luck and mazeltov!!
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Would it be expensive/hard to find gerbera daisys in June from a florsit for a big bat mitzvah party?
No - daisies usually bloom in June. There are lots of varieties - like shasta daisies that are popular. If you are worried about timing and price - why not grow your own? April is the perfect time to start growing seedlings. All you need are some seeds, a bag of soil, a grow-light and some starter boxes for your seeds. You place 5 or 6 seeds in each box and then thin them out after they reach about 1 or 2 inches tall to the best 3. Soon you will have more daisys than you can shake a stick at. If that's indeed what you would like to do. If the flowers don't take or you forget to water them then you can still order them from a florist. Good luck and mazeltov!!
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My gerbera flowers are dying on me what shall i do?
Well these plants need warmth and sunlight and a 'moderate amount ' of water....like don't soak them.
Not knowing how you keep them it is not possible to say what is wrong, but I would tell you to not over water
My gerbera flowers are dying on me what shall i do?
Place your index finger one inch into the soil. If, when you remove it, there are small red flecks you likely have a plant parasite common to gerberas.
Reply:when ever i get plants that start dying in my garden, i let nature take control and when the plant dies i find a better plant to take its place. its no good trying to win a losing battle. try using plants that are native to your surroundings. they will be able to cope with your environment much better.
Reply:Organise a decent funeral!
Reply:Without knowing where you have them planted it's nearly impossible to tell you what's going on. However it could be that you are watering them too much. I have my Gerber Daisy in partial shade %26amp; it's doing fine %26amp; it comes back every year.
Reply:silly cow put them in a flower pot
Reply:they need heat and sunlight and they also need some water not too much tho just make the soil moist so there is enough water
Reply:If your question refers to Gerbera flowers and the flowers are drooping from the stem, this is because the flower is big and the stem has weakened to be able to carry the flower upright. Florists use wire and tape to avoid the flower from drooping and to lengthen it's life, flower food is added to the water. In the home environment, make sure that your arrangement is out of direct sunlight and out of drafts. To lengthen the life of your flowers, ensure enough water and when the water starts to be cloudy, dump all the water, clean your vase thoroughly, then fill it with water, add floral food. Cut the stems at least half an inch, then return into the vase. If your question refers to the flowers of your gerbera plant, it could be that the flowers are exposed to the sun for too long. If you're in an area that gets to 100+ deg. heat, then there's your problem.
Not knowing how you keep them it is not possible to say what is wrong, but I would tell you to not over water
My gerbera flowers are dying on me what shall i do?
Place your index finger one inch into the soil. If, when you remove it, there are small red flecks you likely have a plant parasite common to gerberas.
Reply:when ever i get plants that start dying in my garden, i let nature take control and when the plant dies i find a better plant to take its place. its no good trying to win a losing battle. try using plants that are native to your surroundings. they will be able to cope with your environment much better.
Reply:Organise a decent funeral!
Reply:Without knowing where you have them planted it's nearly impossible to tell you what's going on. However it could be that you are watering them too much. I have my Gerber Daisy in partial shade %26amp; it's doing fine %26amp; it comes back every year.
Reply:silly cow put them in a flower pot
Reply:they need heat and sunlight and they also need some water not too much tho just make the soil moist so there is enough water
Reply:If your question refers to Gerbera flowers and the flowers are drooping from the stem, this is because the flower is big and the stem has weakened to be able to carry the flower upright. Florists use wire and tape to avoid the flower from drooping and to lengthen it's life, flower food is added to the water. In the home environment, make sure that your arrangement is out of direct sunlight and out of drafts. To lengthen the life of your flowers, ensure enough water and when the water starts to be cloudy, dump all the water, clean your vase thoroughly, then fill it with water, add floral food. Cut the stems at least half an inch, then return into the vase. If your question refers to the flowers of your gerbera plant, it could be that the flowers are exposed to the sun for too long. If you're in an area that gets to 100+ deg. heat, then there's your problem.
Where can I find artificial gerbera daisies?
I need tp buy A LOT of artificial gerbera daisies for my wedding!! All different colors with the normal 4 inch head and a few that are the jumbo that have a 7 inch head. If anyone know's where I can find them...PLEASE Let me know! I need probably about 200 flowers so the cheaper the better!
Thanks!
Where can I find artificial gerbera daisies?
If you are looking to order online -- at Afloral.com, we do offer many different colored gerbera daisies, many of which have a 4" head. Also, we do keep plenty of these in stock. We also have the jumbo gerberas with the 7" heads. Check them out at:
www.afloral.com
Reply:I don't know where you live but Hobby Lobby here in Texas had some last time I looked. I was going to use them in my wedding. But you can also check Michael's and JoAnnes.
Reply:I also have not seen ones recently that look great other than a few I saw at Tuesday Mornings already in an arrangement. Have you considered ordering real ones wholesale online a week before the wedding?
Reply:I have seen them at JoAnn's. However they are very idealized and do not look realistic.
Reply:I bought my colorful gerbera daisy bouquet at Hobby Lobby. Wach one was like $1.35, but they were 50% off. They had lots of colors to choose from.
Thanks!
Where can I find artificial gerbera daisies?
If you are looking to order online -- at Afloral.com, we do offer many different colored gerbera daisies, many of which have a 4" head. Also, we do keep plenty of these in stock. We also have the jumbo gerberas with the 7" heads. Check them out at:
www.afloral.com
Reply:I don't know where you live but Hobby Lobby here in Texas had some last time I looked. I was going to use them in my wedding. But you can also check Michael's and JoAnnes.
Reply:I also have not seen ones recently that look great other than a few I saw at Tuesday Mornings already in an arrangement. Have you considered ordering real ones wholesale online a week before the wedding?
Reply:I have seen them at JoAnn's. However they are very idealized and do not look realistic.
Reply:I bought my colorful gerbera daisy bouquet at Hobby Lobby. Wach one was like $1.35, but they were 50% off. They had lots of colors to choose from.
How to prepare beds for gerbera? what is ideal growing medium?
how to do planting ?
How to prepare beds for gerbera? what is ideal growing medium?
Soil mix with sand
How to prepare beds for gerbera? what is ideal growing medium?
Soil mix with sand
I have a gerbera daisy and it is dying, why!?? how do u care for it!?
i have a gerbera daisy and i have been watering it and it was sitting on my kitchen table in front of a window! but it looked like it was dying so i put it out side my door in the shade over nite and now it looks even worse!!! how do i care for it! i really dont what it to die!!
I have a gerbera daisy and it is dying, why!?? how do u care for it!?
Gerbera Daisies aren't perennials. So planting it outside won't help. Unfortunately they only last so long and then their done. Sorry.
Reply:1. plant it.
2. water it the way it needs to be and give it plant food to bring it back
Reply:Depending on where you live, Gerberas really do better planted in the gound. They hate wet feet and because they have fuzzy stems and leaves rot very easily if over watered or left sitting in water. Check the centre and if there is new growth you might have a chance, cut back on the water. But if the centre is mouldy, bye bye.
Reply:It probably needed to be planted outside so it's roots could grow.
Reply:one of mine has done that too!!!!!! waaaa!
i may have let it dry too much /
or it may have got too much water, and got waterlogged
if you carefully, take it out of its pot , shake all the soil off its roots and replant in fresh damp compost it may recover ,
I have tried this with my poor ,sickly looking one
and it looks as if it might be getting better... that was Wednesday,
so i am hoping
All the best of luck! .
I hope so, they are lovely plants
. i have 5 outside ,on a table on the patio and they all seem fine!
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I have a gerbera daisy and it is dying, why!?? how do u care for it!?
Gerbera Daisies aren't perennials. So planting it outside won't help. Unfortunately they only last so long and then their done. Sorry.
Reply:1. plant it.
2. water it the way it needs to be and give it plant food to bring it back
Reply:Depending on where you live, Gerberas really do better planted in the gound. They hate wet feet and because they have fuzzy stems and leaves rot very easily if over watered or left sitting in water. Check the centre and if there is new growth you might have a chance, cut back on the water. But if the centre is mouldy, bye bye.
Reply:It probably needed to be planted outside so it's roots could grow.
Reply:one of mine has done that too!!!!!! waaaa!
i may have let it dry too much /
or it may have got too much water, and got waterlogged
if you carefully, take it out of its pot , shake all the soil off its roots and replant in fresh damp compost it may recover ,
I have tried this with my poor ,sickly looking one
and it looks as if it might be getting better... that was Wednesday,
so i am hoping
All the best of luck! .
I hope so, they are lovely plants
. i have 5 outside ,on a table on the patio and they all seem fine!
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I live in Kansas City area. Will a gerbera daisy planted in ground come back next summer? Cut back in fall?
No.
You will need to lift and store. Gerbers are not able to live in below freezing temps.
I live in Kansas City area. Will a gerbera daisy planted in ground come back next summer? Cut back in fall?
No they will not. They are a annual
Reply:From Hortiscope:
"Q: I planted a lot of gerbera daisies last year. They are in full sun almost all day and did extremely well. They were beautiful. I thought they were perennials and treated them as such. I cut them back in the fall after they stopped blooming. I haven’t seen anything leading me to believe that they are coming back this year. Is it too early to be seeing any signs of life from them or did I kill them? I am extremely distressed. I am trying really hard to create perennial gardens throughout my yard because of the time involved with planting annuals each year. Any advice or information you can pass on would be great! (e-mail reference)
A: Don't get stressed out because it isn't worth it. The gerbera daisy is an annual, so unless they had a chance to drop seed, you probably will not see anything come up again. Go to my Web site at www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/lands... for a list of annual and perennial flowers."
Sorry about that! Check your plant tags or seed packets more carefully next time when shopping. Good luck.
Reply:There are some varieties of Gerbera daisiese that are perinneals. I've seen a few different kinds in Minnesota, although they probably wouldn't last unless long in a Minnesota winter unless protected. But I would guess in KC you may have a shot at keeping them. Cut back the flower stem in the fall and you may get lucky keeping them over the winter. If you want to further protect them cover them with leaves, or grass over the winter.
You will need to lift and store. Gerbers are not able to live in below freezing temps.
I live in Kansas City area. Will a gerbera daisy planted in ground come back next summer? Cut back in fall?
No they will not. They are a annual
Reply:From Hortiscope:
"Q: I planted a lot of gerbera daisies last year. They are in full sun almost all day and did extremely well. They were beautiful. I thought they were perennials and treated them as such. I cut them back in the fall after they stopped blooming. I haven’t seen anything leading me to believe that they are coming back this year. Is it too early to be seeing any signs of life from them or did I kill them? I am extremely distressed. I am trying really hard to create perennial gardens throughout my yard because of the time involved with planting annuals each year. Any advice or information you can pass on would be great! (e-mail reference)
A: Don't get stressed out because it isn't worth it. The gerbera daisy is an annual, so unless they had a chance to drop seed, you probably will not see anything come up again. Go to my Web site at www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/lands... for a list of annual and perennial flowers."
Sorry about that! Check your plant tags or seed packets more carefully next time when shopping. Good luck.
Reply:There are some varieties of Gerbera daisiese that are perinneals. I've seen a few different kinds in Minnesota, although they probably wouldn't last unless long in a Minnesota winter unless protected. But I would guess in KC you may have a shot at keeping them. Cut back the flower stem in the fall and you may get lucky keeping them over the winter. If you want to further protect them cover them with leaves, or grass over the winter.
Where are Gerbera daisies from in the wild?
http://www.gerbera.org/gerbera-jamesonii...
Go here. It contains the place f origin and the history
Go here. It contains the place f origin and the history
Are gerbera daisies too daytime-y for an evening wedding?
Also, can gerberas be dyed to a different color?
Are gerbera daisies too daytime-y for an evening wedding?
Yes it is. Go for roses or lilies instead
Reply:I love gerbera daisies. It is true they can wilt if they are not kept cool, but a good florist will have wire to keep them up. Also, if they are quite fresh (which is another mistake people make), they can last quite a long time. I recently had a vase of gerberas that lasted over a week with daily fresh water changes. I think daisies in particular look good dyed, but I love the "natural" colors gerberas come in anyway. I think gerberas are quite fine for a night wedding. Choose a more elegant greeenery such as bear grass and/or some filler with metallic sprinkles and it will still look elegant.
Reply:Absolutley not! I am not sure about dying them, check with a florist. But, as far as having the dasies at night, the flowers match with the theme or season of the wedding, not time of day. I would say do it, what are the colors of your wedding?
Reply:Any flowers are fine any time of the day. The gerberas would be lovely for a wedding. Don't know if they can be dyed, but ask your florist what colours she can get them in.
Reply:I'd say yes
Reply:be careful with gerber's they wilt very fast. i would suggest you use a different flower.
Reply:Yes and yes.
Reply:Not for evening.
What about calla lilies, orchids, hydrangeas???
Reply:Yes, I think gerberas are more for a casual wedding....but if you like them go with it! I'm not sure about dying them, but they do come in lots of colors. BE CAREFUL, though, they wilt very fast. I was at a wedding 2 weeks ago and they had gerberas for the boutonnieres and they did not hold up. Usually I don't notice those things (boutonnieres), but I did this time because they were wilting!
Reply:my sister-in-law had purple gerbera daisies in her bouquet and it was an evening wedding and looked beautiful. She went for a wildflower type theme for the bouquets and I think they turned out perfect. Also gerbera daisies come in a lot of different colors so you shouldn't have to dye them, but if you need to then a day or two before the wedding place white (they work the best) gerbera daisies in a vase of food colored water and let them sit there untilt the day of the wedding. On your wedding day the flowers will be the color you want. This works well for all flowers but especially daisies and carnations. Best of luck.
Reply:you have to keep gerbera cool until the last minute because they wilt quickly. they can be dyed but be careful with your dress cuz sometimes the colors run. this happened to my crazy friend that wanted blue roses for her wedding..then she had a huge blue stain in the front of her dress!!! i think they are more for a day time wedding but given the right color you can pull it off. Its YOUR wedding do what makes you happy. congrats!
Reply:I think that gerbena daisies are really to informal for an evening wedding. They are a pretty flower, but just to informal. I would go with roses and other types of dramatic flowers for your wedding. Check out macys.weddingchannel.com. You will see lots of bouquets for a formal wedding. Also theknot.com is good too for that.
Reply:NO and YES. I had gerbers in my bouquet and dyed them in jewel tones for a more elegant candlelit wedding!
Are gerbera daisies too daytime-y for an evening wedding?
Yes it is. Go for roses or lilies instead
Reply:I love gerbera daisies. It is true they can wilt if they are not kept cool, but a good florist will have wire to keep them up. Also, if they are quite fresh (which is another mistake people make), they can last quite a long time. I recently had a vase of gerberas that lasted over a week with daily fresh water changes. I think daisies in particular look good dyed, but I love the "natural" colors gerberas come in anyway. I think gerberas are quite fine for a night wedding. Choose a more elegant greeenery such as bear grass and/or some filler with metallic sprinkles and it will still look elegant.
Reply:Absolutley not! I am not sure about dying them, check with a florist. But, as far as having the dasies at night, the flowers match with the theme or season of the wedding, not time of day. I would say do it, what are the colors of your wedding?
Reply:Any flowers are fine any time of the day. The gerberas would be lovely for a wedding. Don't know if they can be dyed, but ask your florist what colours she can get them in.
Reply:I'd say yes
Reply:be careful with gerber's they wilt very fast. i would suggest you use a different flower.
Reply:Yes and yes.
Reply:Not for evening.
What about calla lilies, orchids, hydrangeas???
Reply:Yes, I think gerberas are more for a casual wedding....but if you like them go with it! I'm not sure about dying them, but they do come in lots of colors. BE CAREFUL, though, they wilt very fast. I was at a wedding 2 weeks ago and they had gerberas for the boutonnieres and they did not hold up. Usually I don't notice those things (boutonnieres), but I did this time because they were wilting!
Reply:my sister-in-law had purple gerbera daisies in her bouquet and it was an evening wedding and looked beautiful. She went for a wildflower type theme for the bouquets and I think they turned out perfect. Also gerbera daisies come in a lot of different colors so you shouldn't have to dye them, but if you need to then a day or two before the wedding place white (they work the best) gerbera daisies in a vase of food colored water and let them sit there untilt the day of the wedding. On your wedding day the flowers will be the color you want. This works well for all flowers but especially daisies and carnations. Best of luck.
Reply:you have to keep gerbera cool until the last minute because they wilt quickly. they can be dyed but be careful with your dress cuz sometimes the colors run. this happened to my crazy friend that wanted blue roses for her wedding..then she had a huge blue stain in the front of her dress!!! i think they are more for a day time wedding but given the right color you can pull it off. Its YOUR wedding do what makes you happy. congrats!
Reply:I think that gerbena daisies are really to informal for an evening wedding. They are a pretty flower, but just to informal. I would go with roses and other types of dramatic flowers for your wedding. Check out macys.weddingchannel.com. You will see lots of bouquets for a formal wedding. Also theknot.com is good too for that.
Reply:NO and YES. I had gerbers in my bouquet and dyed them in jewel tones for a more elegant candlelit wedding!
I wanted a Gerbera themed wedding any suggestions for decorations?
It will be in the summer, the ceremony is outside in the afternoon and the reception indoors.
I wanted a Gerbera themed wedding any suggestions for decorations?
As in Gerbera daisy? There you go. http://www.weddingstyle.ca/Daisies-Weddi... I like the key chain.
Reply:ok, of course have gerbs in your wedding bqts. they naturally come in a LARGE array of colors. i think mixed colors complimenting your dresses would give a nice summery, bright, feeling. gerbera petals knock off easily and the heads break of easy too, so i wouldnt recomend them for boutineers though
centerpeices for tables could be small gerbera budvases or a gerbera plant. if well watered ahead of time, you could have pots of gerbs outside too, but the heads droop when they are dry so be careful!
theres just something about gerbera and polka dots that goes so well together. you could have your cake a pale version of your wedding colos, with white polka dots on it and a topper made of silk gerbs. polka dots could be incorperated into your invitations and even into the table settings
Reply:I think that the theme you chose for your weddding is fantastic.
I found a website offering everything you could possibly want for a gerbera wedding theme, and a few other websites that may interest you.
Gerbera Daisy Wedding Theme:
Daisies are a romantic theme of choice for those bright Spring and Summer weddings. The Daisy Wedding Theme is vibrant, contemporary and totally unpretentious. Our collection includes :
Wedding Guest Book, Pen Set , Gerbera Daisy Wedding Flower Girl Basket, Delicate Daisy Bridal Garter, Bridal Purse, Ring Bearer Pillow, Daisy Glasses, Daisies Wedding Cake Topper, He Loves me Ring Pillow, He loves me Guest Book, Daisy Bouquet, Thank you Cards, Daisy Favor Card, Daisy Blank Program, and more!
I found a website that has reasonable prices and a
very lovely gerbera wedding ensemble which includes:
Bridal Bouquet with 12 gerberas, Filler and Greens
4 Bridesmaid Bouquets of 6 Gerberas and Filler
Flower Girl Clutch Bouquet or Basket
10 Daisy Boutonnières
2 Mother's Corsages
4 Corsages
All for only $500.00!
In addition you can add on a gorgeous cake topper of gerberas for only $30.00
For your centerpieces, you can order centerpieces of 6 gerbera with greens in vase for only $22.00 each.
For your wedding favors I found a website offering The Gerbera Daisy a fun and colorful favor. Attached to an 18 inch silk Gerbera Daisy is a 3 inch card with a gift of Gerbera Daisy seeds (and care instructions), for only $2.00 each.
Reply:That was actually my wedding theme. Well i chose daisies and we had gerbera and normal daisies. I also got married in the summer and my ceremony was outside. I got my invitations from ann's weddings online and they were adorable... they were a Z fold and had silver daisies and said "he loves me, she loves" I got matching wine glasses with our name and date engraved. I believe i got them from rexcraft though. There's A LOT of daisy decorations to choose from. I made my own favors. I made my own bottled water labels with pink and white gerbera daisies on them with the same saying as our invitations and put our names and the date. i bought bottled water and removed the existing labels and put my homemade labels on there. they were cute and there wasn't a single one left b/c it was so hot outside! I can send you pictures of my wedding if you'd like? my email is akp_02@yahoo.com if you have any questions or would like more suggestions! :)
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I wanted a Gerbera themed wedding any suggestions for decorations?
As in Gerbera daisy? There you go. http://www.weddingstyle.ca/Daisies-Weddi... I like the key chain.
Reply:ok, of course have gerbs in your wedding bqts. they naturally come in a LARGE array of colors. i think mixed colors complimenting your dresses would give a nice summery, bright, feeling. gerbera petals knock off easily and the heads break of easy too, so i wouldnt recomend them for boutineers though
centerpeices for tables could be small gerbera budvases or a gerbera plant. if well watered ahead of time, you could have pots of gerbs outside too, but the heads droop when they are dry so be careful!
theres just something about gerbera and polka dots that goes so well together. you could have your cake a pale version of your wedding colos, with white polka dots on it and a topper made of silk gerbs. polka dots could be incorperated into your invitations and even into the table settings
Reply:I think that the theme you chose for your weddding is fantastic.
I found a website offering everything you could possibly want for a gerbera wedding theme, and a few other websites that may interest you.
Gerbera Daisy Wedding Theme:
Daisies are a romantic theme of choice for those bright Spring and Summer weddings. The Daisy Wedding Theme is vibrant, contemporary and totally unpretentious. Our collection includes :
Wedding Guest Book, Pen Set , Gerbera Daisy Wedding Flower Girl Basket, Delicate Daisy Bridal Garter, Bridal Purse, Ring Bearer Pillow, Daisy Glasses, Daisies Wedding Cake Topper, He Loves me Ring Pillow, He loves me Guest Book, Daisy Bouquet, Thank you Cards, Daisy Favor Card, Daisy Blank Program, and more!
I found a website that has reasonable prices and a
very lovely gerbera wedding ensemble which includes:
Bridal Bouquet with 12 gerberas, Filler and Greens
4 Bridesmaid Bouquets of 6 Gerberas and Filler
Flower Girl Clutch Bouquet or Basket
10 Daisy Boutonnières
2 Mother's Corsages
4 Corsages
All for only $500.00!
In addition you can add on a gorgeous cake topper of gerberas for only $30.00
For your centerpieces, you can order centerpieces of 6 gerbera with greens in vase for only $22.00 each.
For your wedding favors I found a website offering The Gerbera Daisy a fun and colorful favor. Attached to an 18 inch silk Gerbera Daisy is a 3 inch card with a gift of Gerbera Daisy seeds (and care instructions), for only $2.00 each.
Reply:That was actually my wedding theme. Well i chose daisies and we had gerbera and normal daisies. I also got married in the summer and my ceremony was outside. I got my invitations from ann's weddings online and they were adorable... they were a Z fold and had silver daisies and said "he loves me, she loves" I got matching wine glasses with our name and date engraved. I believe i got them from rexcraft though. There's A LOT of daisy decorations to choose from. I made my own favors. I made my own bottled water labels with pink and white gerbera daisies on them with the same saying as our invitations and put our names and the date. i bought bottled water and removed the existing labels and put my homemade labels on there. they were cute and there wasn't a single one left b/c it was so hot outside! I can send you pictures of my wedding if you'd like? my email is akp_02@yahoo.com if you have any questions or would like more suggestions! :)
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I already know about www.save-on-crafts.com, and silkfloralexpress. I am specifically looking for the ones that are NOT spider gerberas
Where can I buy silk gerbera flowers for under $1.00 a stem?
Try these guys:
Silk Gerbera Daisy - 21"
$.64 / per stem
Retail price $.99
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Where can I buy silk gerbera flowers for under $1.00 a stem?
Try these guys:
Silk Gerbera Daisy - 21"
$.64 / per stem
Retail price $.99
http://www.silkflowersexpress.com/single...
Do gerbera plants grow in zone 5?
Sorry, not well...should be at least 7. If you want to try, you'll have to bring them inside for winter, and place them where there's lots of sun!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
When are gerbera daisies in season?
They should grow all summer long as long as you cut off the spent flowers. That is called "deadheading" and it removes the seeds, so the plant wants to put out flowers again.
Make sure you have them in the sun most of the day.
Arent they beautifu?
When are gerbera daisies in season?
Now - it's Winter in Australia.
Reply:Summer
Reply:All summer. Just be sure to dead-head them to keep them coming all summer, otherwise they go to seed.
Make sure you have them in the sun most of the day.
Arent they beautifu?
When are gerbera daisies in season?
Now - it's Winter in Australia.
Reply:Summer
Reply:All summer. Just be sure to dead-head them to keep them coming all summer, otherwise they go to seed.
What won't my gerbera daisies bloom?
They're in front of a window (although not in direct sun) and I water them like twice a week. What's the deal?
What won't my gerbera daisies bloom?
Gerbera daisies are pretty picky. First off, are they young? If they have never bloomed, it may take them 6 mos. to mature enough to produce blooms. Secondly, did you plant them from store bought seed? If not, and you used seeds from some spent flower heads from seasons past, it will not bloom. This seed has come from a "hybrid" type. The seed from these types will not bloom true to form. Only the "jamesonii" variety will do this. Thirdly, Gerbera's need alot of sunlight, preferably all day long. They may stop blooming or slow down a bit, if the temp. is over 75 degrees. They need to be fertilized every couple of weeks with a water soluble fertilizer like miracle gro bloom booster or equivalent. Also, you need to let the soil dry out somewhat in between waterings. Remember, they are a flowering plant that is native to Africa, and thrive in a drier soil. They will bloom the longest when they get strong light, are fed regularly and are kept evenly moist and warm.. Hope this answers some of your questions...
Billy Ray
Reply:i cant keep these plants either. they are beautiful, but i just kill them, i have tried 4 times now, and i have given up before i kill another. they are too sensitive for my clumsy ways. good luck.
Reply:I have never had a problem with gerbera daisies. I stick them in the ground and they grow and bloom until winter. I dead head the blooms and they just bloom again. These plants want 12 hours of sunlight. They are true sun lovers. They also like the ground to be 60 degrees at night. If your soil has not warmed to where it holds 60 degrees, the daisy will just shiver and wait until its roots get warm. If they are in your house, they may very well be potbound. Try and lift the daisy out of the soil. If it does not yield, try to use a butter knife to lift the soil ball. If the plants roots are all tied up in knots and you cant break the roots away from the soil, your plants need to be repotted.
Reply:If they were dug up and moved they are angry and it will take a year or more for them to bloom again--they do not like being disturbed. Which side of your house--if it is north they will need more sun.
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What won't my gerbera daisies bloom?
Gerbera daisies are pretty picky. First off, are they young? If they have never bloomed, it may take them 6 mos. to mature enough to produce blooms. Secondly, did you plant them from store bought seed? If not, and you used seeds from some spent flower heads from seasons past, it will not bloom. This seed has come from a "hybrid" type. The seed from these types will not bloom true to form. Only the "jamesonii" variety will do this. Thirdly, Gerbera's need alot of sunlight, preferably all day long. They may stop blooming or slow down a bit, if the temp. is over 75 degrees. They need to be fertilized every couple of weeks with a water soluble fertilizer like miracle gro bloom booster or equivalent. Also, you need to let the soil dry out somewhat in between waterings. Remember, they are a flowering plant that is native to Africa, and thrive in a drier soil. They will bloom the longest when they get strong light, are fed regularly and are kept evenly moist and warm.. Hope this answers some of your questions...
Billy Ray
Reply:i cant keep these plants either. they are beautiful, but i just kill them, i have tried 4 times now, and i have given up before i kill another. they are too sensitive for my clumsy ways. good luck.
Reply:I have never had a problem with gerbera daisies. I stick them in the ground and they grow and bloom until winter. I dead head the blooms and they just bloom again. These plants want 12 hours of sunlight. They are true sun lovers. They also like the ground to be 60 degrees at night. If your soil has not warmed to where it holds 60 degrees, the daisy will just shiver and wait until its roots get warm. If they are in your house, they may very well be potbound. Try and lift the daisy out of the soil. If it does not yield, try to use a butter knife to lift the soil ball. If the plants roots are all tied up in knots and you cant break the roots away from the soil, your plants need to be repotted.
Reply:If they were dug up and moved they are angry and it will take a year or more for them to bloom again--they do not like being disturbed. Which side of your house--if it is north they will need more sun.
poison ivy
I accidentally sprayed some of mini roses and gerbera with iron chelate powder? what should i do?
i did it about a week ago. the roses seem less affected than the gerberas. A few of them have gotten a few black spots but they seem fine despite that? the gerbera however has gotten dark discolourrations and looks really bad. the leaves have dry spots on them. i removed some of the leaves that looked beyond repair but i left the others. Should i just leave the plants for a while and let time play its course??? i think ive gone a bit overboard in my search for perfect roses and gerberas. even though i followed the instructions on the container i seem to have really botched up my plants. I also gave it to one of my plumbagos and it has shriveled up
I accidentally sprayed some of mini roses and gerbera with iron chelate powder? what should i do?
Iron causes black spots if it is concentrated like it is in chelated iron. If you haven't sprayed the leaves with water yet do that. And then just let the plants recover--unless you really overdosed them, iron is not fatal.
I accidentally sprayed some of mini roses and gerbera with iron chelate powder? what should i do?
Iron causes black spots if it is concentrated like it is in chelated iron. If you haven't sprayed the leaves with water yet do that. And then just let the plants recover--unless you really overdosed them, iron is not fatal.
Caring for a gerbera daisy?
I was just given a potted gerbera daisy and I want to keep it alive as long as I possibly can (I don't usually keep flowers very long). It sits inside under artificial light because my office has no windows. I water my plants twice a week, but I don't want to do the same with this one because I'm afraid of overwatering it. Would once a week be ok? And will it still thrive under the artificial light?
Caring for a gerbera daisy?
The Gerbera is an annual, so it has a growing seaon then dies back, but don't throw it out! It will return year after year. After it's finished blooming (it can bloom for quite a while in ideal conditions; you can plant it in your yard and it will come back.
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Reply:Gerbs are extremely sensitive to bacteria, which causes their stems to bend. Watering once a week should be just fine. Though if you find the soil to be a little dry, another watering won't hurt it. Remember to always use fresh, clean water. The artificial light from your office is perfect, since gerbs are sensitive and don't do well in direct sunlight or heat. Also, try to keep your flowers away from any drafts, as they are sensitive to these as well.
Try to keep your gerbera daisy plant free and clean of dust!
If you would like to prolong your gerbs life even more, you could always purchase a flower preservative (ex. aquaplus). Preservatives provide flowers with nutrients and helps prevent against bacteria.
Also, if you ever choose to cut and vase your gerbs -- make sure to thoroughly clean the vase and keep the water clean and fresh. If your daisies start to bend, clean the vase, change the water, and re-cut the stems.
Reply:gerberas are so touchy. water it when the soil seems dry. once a week should be ok since it's inside. if you have a window in your office, put it as close as you can to it. a shot of miracle grow once in a while would be good.
Caring for a gerbera daisy?
The Gerbera is an annual, so it has a growing seaon then dies back, but don't throw it out! It will return year after year. After it's finished blooming (it can bloom for quite a while in ideal conditions; you can plant it in your yard and it will come back.
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Reply:Gerbs are extremely sensitive to bacteria, which causes their stems to bend. Watering once a week should be just fine. Though if you find the soil to be a little dry, another watering won't hurt it. Remember to always use fresh, clean water. The artificial light from your office is perfect, since gerbs are sensitive and don't do well in direct sunlight or heat. Also, try to keep your flowers away from any drafts, as they are sensitive to these as well.
Try to keep your gerbera daisy plant free and clean of dust!
If you would like to prolong your gerbs life even more, you could always purchase a flower preservative (ex. aquaplus). Preservatives provide flowers with nutrients and helps prevent against bacteria.
Also, if you ever choose to cut and vase your gerbs -- make sure to thoroughly clean the vase and keep the water clean and fresh. If your daisies start to bend, clean the vase, change the water, and re-cut the stems.
Reply:gerberas are so touchy. water it when the soil seems dry. once a week should be ok since it's inside. if you have a window in your office, put it as close as you can to it. a shot of miracle grow once in a while would be good.
Are Gerbera Daisies offered all year round? Are they avaialable in September in New Jersey?
Since gerbera daisies really like hot weather i doubt whether they would be generally available at that time of year or if they are if they would be strong plants.
if you are asking because you want to be able to use them in a floral arrangement or for a bouquet or something you probably could get them at that time of year because florists get flowers from all over the world.
So if this is the case I would speak to the florist and place the order well in advance as they may need to be special ordered to make sure you have them when you want and need them
They are lovely though aren't they. So cheerful looking
Are Gerbera Daisies offered all year round? Are they avaialable in September in New Jersey?
I have never seen them for sale for general planting other than in the spring months, then they bloom throughout the summer. As long as they don't get sunburned, you may be able to keep some until September, but their cycle of blooming may be complete depending on where you live. Daisies need a period of cold between blooming cycles to produce blooms.
However, I have seen Gerbera Daisies in floral arrangements from retail florists year round, so if you want some in September, you may have to buy a cut flower arrangement from a florist.
if you are asking because you want to be able to use them in a floral arrangement or for a bouquet or something you probably could get them at that time of year because florists get flowers from all over the world.
So if this is the case I would speak to the florist and place the order well in advance as they may need to be special ordered to make sure you have them when you want and need them
They are lovely though aren't they. So cheerful looking
Are Gerbera Daisies offered all year round? Are they avaialable in September in New Jersey?
I have never seen them for sale for general planting other than in the spring months, then they bloom throughout the summer. As long as they don't get sunburned, you may be able to keep some until September, but their cycle of blooming may be complete depending on where you live. Daisies need a period of cold between blooming cycles to produce blooms.
However, I have seen Gerbera Daisies in floral arrangements from retail florists year round, so if you want some in September, you may have to buy a cut flower arrangement from a florist.
What is the best month for Gerbera daisies?
Gerbera daisies are good to grow in zones 8-10, they are perennials in mild winter climates, annuals in the colder climates. If you are planting seeds, don't sow them until you know winter is completely over, if they are plants same thing. They need full sun except for very hot areas and a moist well drained soil liberally supplemented with peat moss or compost. Plant them 12-15 inches apart, feed with a 5-10-10 fertilizer scattered around each plant, and scratching it into the soil, every other month til late fall, if you daisies are not blooming well add a little liquid feed[follow mixing directions]. These plants can be divided after they start getting crowded, in about 3-4 years or sooner if you are a green thumb-er. Happy Growing!!!!!!!!!
What is the best month for Gerbera daisies?
I would say late spring, and early summer. I think they bloom best during those months.
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What is the best month for Gerbera daisies?
I would say late spring, and early summer. I think they bloom best during those months.
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Question about Gerbera Daisy seeds?
This is my first post, I hope I'm doing it right.
I saved the seeds from my Gerbera daisy plants, I have tried many times to get them to grow with no luck. Does anyone know how to start the seeds? Thank you.
Question about Gerbera Daisy seeds?
Don't plant to deep -- Keep soil warm - cover with thin plastic to get humidity until they sprout. Place them in sunny window. Presto.
Reply:Hi there and welcome!
Gerbera are easy to grow IF the soil is warm enough.
They are a warm climate plant, thus suited to warm growing conditions.
Also, are you sure you have seeds and not just the fluff?
Note: 1 inch is way too deep! You should barely cover with soil and keep lighly moist till germination.
Reply:You can either start them in the house or outside in your garden in the spring.Maybe your planting them to deep.1 inch should be deep enough. If you plant the outside just rake the soil and push the seed down enough so that it's covered. Good Luck!
Reply:Gerbera seeds need light to germinate. If they don't sprout for you within 20 days, they probably aren't viable. You can also start them in spring from cuttings or dividing the root stock. good luck.
I saved the seeds from my Gerbera daisy plants, I have tried many times to get them to grow with no luck. Does anyone know how to start the seeds? Thank you.
Question about Gerbera Daisy seeds?
Don't plant to deep -- Keep soil warm - cover with thin plastic to get humidity until they sprout. Place them in sunny window. Presto.
Reply:Hi there and welcome!
Gerbera are easy to grow IF the soil is warm enough.
They are a warm climate plant, thus suited to warm growing conditions.
Also, are you sure you have seeds and not just the fluff?
Note: 1 inch is way too deep! You should barely cover with soil and keep lighly moist till germination.
Reply:You can either start them in the house or outside in your garden in the spring.Maybe your planting them to deep.1 inch should be deep enough. If you plant the outside just rake the soil and push the seed down enough so that it's covered. Good Luck!
Reply:Gerbera seeds need light to germinate. If they don't sprout for you within 20 days, they probably aren't viable. You can also start them in spring from cuttings or dividing the root stock. good luck.
Tips for taking care of gerbera daisies?
I bought 5 potted ones today and need them for my wedding shower next Saturday.. What can i do to keep them alive and well? I may plant them in the ground after the shower..
Tips for taking care of gerbera daisies?
leave them outside and water them if you get a spent flower cut it down to the base. Do not let it dry out because it will wilt and be ugly.After your shower plant them in a sunny location if they are happy they should come back dor years to come.Happy Wedding
Tips for taking care of gerbera daisies?
leave them outside and water them if you get a spent flower cut it down to the base. Do not let it dry out because it will wilt and be ugly.After your shower plant them in a sunny location if they are happy they should come back dor years to come.Happy Wedding
What's the difference between a gerbera and an african daisy?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerbera
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_dai...
You'll see pics of the two at the above sites. If you look at their latin names, they are very closely related, both being in the same family of plants, but they are different genus/species.
Many plants in the sunflower family look very similar, and it's hard to tell them apart unless you are a botanist or florist.
I have african daisies in my yard, and they make a nice ground cover that does well without a lot of watering.
I haven't grown gerberas, but that site mentions they are very popular as cut flowers, so they might make a nice addition to a flower garden.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_dai...
You'll see pics of the two at the above sites. If you look at their latin names, they are very closely related, both being in the same family of plants, but they are different genus/species.
Many plants in the sunflower family look very similar, and it's hard to tell them apart unless you are a botanist or florist.
I have african daisies in my yard, and they make a nice ground cover that does well without a lot of watering.
I haven't grown gerberas, but that site mentions they are very popular as cut flowers, so they might make a nice addition to a flower garden.
I have a gerbera dasiy but one of thems droop and i can't get it but up. how can i help it?
If this is a cut flower, cut a bit of the end of the stem off, and put it in fresh, tepid water. It should perk up in no time; gerberas are very good about taking up water and standing upright again. If it's a plant, just be sure that the soil is moist, and hope for the best. Gerberas will tolerate dry conditions for a while, but like any other plant, they DO need moisture.
Good luck!
I have a gerbera dasiy but one of thems droop and i can't get it but up. how can i help it?
if it is a cut flower stick a smell piece of thin wire through the stem for support
Reply:Could have mites, take a close look at flower very small insects, treat with miticide.
Good luck!
I have a gerbera dasiy but one of thems droop and i can't get it but up. how can i help it?
if it is a cut flower stick a smell piece of thin wire through the stem for support
Reply:Could have mites, take a close look at flower very small insects, treat with miticide.
Do gerbera daisies or even regular daisies smell good? What about hydrangea?
To each his own but I don't think daisies smell good. I really don't remember hydrangeas having a strong smell either way. If you want good smells choose roses, pansies, Hyacinth or any herbal plant like mints.
Do gerbera daisies or even regular daisies smell good? What about hydrangea?
daisies can be anything from completely odourless to quite foul smelling
Reply:For daisy-like flowers with a nice scent....try one of the new Echinaceas....like the 'Big Sky' Series.....I grew 'Sunset', ...amazing fragrance. Kind of pricy...but worth it. Hydrangeas have no scent, to my knowledge. A lovely low-growing shrub with an amazing fragrance is Daphne 'Carol Mackie'. Beautiful varigeated folaige, looks great even when not in bloom. If you could use a taller shrub, try Viburnum carlesii, it's spicy and powerful.
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Do gerbera daisies or even regular daisies smell good? What about hydrangea?
daisies can be anything from completely odourless to quite foul smelling
Reply:For daisy-like flowers with a nice scent....try one of the new Echinaceas....like the 'Big Sky' Series.....I grew 'Sunset', ...amazing fragrance. Kind of pricy...but worth it. Hydrangeas have no scent, to my knowledge. A lovely low-growing shrub with an amazing fragrance is Daphne 'Carol Mackie'. Beautiful varigeated folaige, looks great even when not in bloom. If you could use a taller shrub, try Viburnum carlesii, it's spicy and powerful.
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Gerbera Daisies... What colors do they come in?
I love them! What all colors are available for gerbera daisies? I'm also referring to colors in their natural state.... not dyed flowers.
Gerbera Daisies... What colors do they come in?
Bright pink, pale pink, peachy pink, orange, yellow. Maybe orangy red, too.
Reply:I had bright red, orange and yellow ones last year.
Gerbera Daisies... What colors do they come in?
Bright pink, pale pink, peachy pink, orange, yellow. Maybe orangy red, too.
Reply:I had bright red, orange and yellow ones last year.
How can i cross pollinate my gerbera to produce the best seeds?
detailed description please
How can i cross pollinate my gerbera to produce the best seeds?
The two plants that you want to crossbreed just get the pollen from one of the plants that you want to crossbreed and rub it on the stigma of the other plant which is the female part, the stigma is a white long stem growing beside where the pollen is, you can do this with an artists brush, after 3 days you will notice the seed pods getting bigger and wait until they swell up and turn yellow and dry then take the seeds and plant them and depending on the plant in about a year you will have a new plant and it will probably flower. I hope this helps.
How can i cross pollinate my gerbera to produce the best seeds?
The two plants that you want to crossbreed just get the pollen from one of the plants that you want to crossbreed and rub it on the stigma of the other plant which is the female part, the stigma is a white long stem growing beside where the pollen is, you can do this with an artists brush, after 3 days you will notice the seed pods getting bigger and wait until they swell up and turn yellow and dry then take the seeds and plant them and depending on the plant in about a year you will have a new plant and it will probably flower. I hope this helps.
Could anybody help me with infos about growing Strelitzia and Gerbera?
Your Bird of Paradise benefits from frequent heavy feeding. They bloom best if crowded or pot bound. Your Gerbera likes mild frequent feedings and very well drained soil. RScott
Could anybody help me with infos about growing Strelitzia and Gerbera?
RScott is correct. Birds won't bloom until they are rootbound. Gerberas are easy, like being evenly moist, will take full sun, and enjoy feeding bi monthly. Ain't dirt grand?
Could anybody help me with infos about growing Strelitzia and Gerbera?
RScott is correct. Birds won't bloom until they are rootbound. Gerberas are easy, like being evenly moist, will take full sun, and enjoy feeding bi monthly. Ain't dirt grand?
What's wrong with my gerbera daisy plant??
I have a gerbera daisy plant that seems to be getting worse every day. I water it when it looks like its getting dry, but I'm not overwatering it. It doesn't look like it has any fungi or bug damage.
What are some tips to keep this plant alive as far as sunlight, how often it should be watered, any fertilizer, etc. Please help!! I dont want to lose another plant!
What's wrong with my gerbera daisy plant??
Gerbera should be planted in rich well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade (in hot areas). Full sun is best for more flowers production. Plant the crowns above the soil level, too deep will invite crown rot. .
Water early in the day and allow it to dry slightly between watering. Avoid overhead watering. Improper watering and poor drainage will lead to problems such as crown rot and poor flower production. Some sources say to fertilize monthly others every two weeks during the flowering period (spring and summer). Maintain the plant by removing spent flowers and old leaves.
Reply:The previous answer is very good. Also, gerbera daisies are native to South Africa, so keep that environment in mind when dealing with these nice bloomers.
http://www.gerbera.org/
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What are some tips to keep this plant alive as far as sunlight, how often it should be watered, any fertilizer, etc. Please help!! I dont want to lose another plant!
What's wrong with my gerbera daisy plant??
Gerbera should be planted in rich well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade (in hot areas). Full sun is best for more flowers production. Plant the crowns above the soil level, too deep will invite crown rot. .
Water early in the day and allow it to dry slightly between watering. Avoid overhead watering. Improper watering and poor drainage will lead to problems such as crown rot and poor flower production. Some sources say to fertilize monthly others every two weeks during the flowering period (spring and summer). Maintain the plant by removing spent flowers and old leaves.
Reply:The previous answer is very good. Also, gerbera daisies are native to South Africa, so keep that environment in mind when dealing with these nice bloomers.
http://www.gerbera.org/
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My potted gerbera daisies are wilting and the leaves are turning grayish and brittle. Help!?
It has been pretty dry here in the Chicago area, but I water daily. I think it might be some kind of a disease but I sprayed a disease/insect treatment about a week ago and it seems to be spreading from one pot to another now. Any advice?
My potted gerbera daisies are wilting and the leaves are turning grayish and brittle. Help!?
When kept indoors, gerber daisies like bright, filtered light. If using them as an outdoor potted plant or a bedding plant, plant gerbs in a location with partial shade, preferably an area that is hidden from the hot afternoon sun. When the daisies are blooming keep soil moist, not wet. During non-blooming allow the top of the soil to become dry between waterings. If you are using your gerbs as a bedding plant be sure to plant them so the base of the plant is just above the soil line, as they are prone to crown rot. This can be taken care of by removing old leaves regularly to prevent fungus infections developing.The plants generally don’t do well indoors after their last blooms have gone. Good luck:)
Reply:maybe too much water. web site says to let soil top dry before watering
My potted gerbera daisies are wilting and the leaves are turning grayish and brittle. Help!?
When kept indoors, gerber daisies like bright, filtered light. If using them as an outdoor potted plant or a bedding plant, plant gerbs in a location with partial shade, preferably an area that is hidden from the hot afternoon sun. When the daisies are blooming keep soil moist, not wet. During non-blooming allow the top of the soil to become dry between waterings. If you are using your gerbs as a bedding plant be sure to plant them so the base of the plant is just above the soil line, as they are prone to crown rot. This can be taken care of by removing old leaves regularly to prevent fungus infections developing.The plants generally don’t do well indoors after their last blooms have gone. Good luck:)
Reply:maybe too much water. web site says to let soil top dry before watering
My gerbera daisies have all died. What did I do wrong?
I bought the plant with 3 full, colorful daisies. I somehow killed all 3 of the flowers. I just plucked the last one today. Will they come back or do I have to wait until next Spring? If there is a possibility of them coming back then what should I do? Thanks a bunch!
My gerbera daisies have all died. What did I do wrong?
Not to worry! Those should bloom again, all summer for you, but you might not have a bloom every day. As long as the leaves have not turned yellow or brown, or withered, you still have a healthy plant.
Things gerberas do not like are excessive cold, excessive heat or wet feet. They like to be watered but not left in a puddle for too long. Aside from that they are not temperamental. When the blooms start to fade, deadheading the flowers will encourage more blooming. Why, that is exactly what you did!
Good luck to you.
My gerbera daisies have all died. What did I do wrong?
Not to worry! Those should bloom again, all summer for you, but you might not have a bloom every day. As long as the leaves have not turned yellow or brown, or withered, you still have a healthy plant.
Things gerberas do not like are excessive cold, excessive heat or wet feet. They like to be watered but not left in a puddle for too long. Aside from that they are not temperamental. When the blooms start to fade, deadheading the flowers will encourage more blooming. Why, that is exactly what you did!
Good luck to you.
What color gerbera daisies should I use?
I'm getting married in July and wanted to use gerbera daisies. My bridesmaids are going to be wearing a clover green color. What color gerbera daisies would look good with this color dress? Also, what are some good accent flowers for gerberas?
What color gerbera daisies should I use?
*I love gerbera daisies!!
*I think white or yellow would look good with the green
*Maybe the bouquets could be all one color or mixed with two colors (same flower)
*see if the florist could dye your flowers to match the green that the bridesmaids are wearing. If so, maybe you could have a green and white bouquet
*as for the accent flowers, maybe chrysanthemums(sp??), alstromerias, peonies, or even roses may look nice with the daisies
*congrats and good luck!
Reply:Pink.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/capturedsou...
Pink orange and yellow
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60036663@N0...
A bouquet like this would look good
http://www.flickr.com/photos/robertmille...
What about purple
http://www.flickr.com/photos/booboo1604/...
Reply:I'd go with bright - pink, yellow, and orange.
Reply:white daisies with the green dress
Reply:How about a combo of yellow, pink, and white Gerber daisies, with lilac or blue tinted hydrangeas. PLEASE no babies breath.
Reply:My favorite flower! I think yellow would be beautiful, or a combo of yellow, orange and white. So summery! Not sure about accent flowers, but probably something in white that is not too wimpy. Your florist should be able to give a recommendation.
Reply:Fuchsia looks incredible against green. This is a good pic of the color but there are orange ones mixed in too.
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
Reply:pinks and oranges would be beautiful with white lilies of the valley mixed in will make a charming fresh and pretty bouquet for you and your girls!
good luck and happy wedding!
Reply:My girls wore coral dresses and I had a mix of gerbera daisies and lilys that were white, coral, purple, yellow; looked like wildflowers!
Reply:For summer I would definitely do yellow, hot pink and white! That is very summery and cute!
Reply:Yellow
Reply:What are your wedding colors? Is it green? Pink and Green weddings are very pretty, you can add green mums for fillers and pink daisys and roses too. Orange and Yellow are also great colors. Check out www.onlinewholesaleflowers.com they have lots of flowers there A-Z... and if you are looking to do your own they also have great prices (with no shipping). Good Luck and Congrats!
What color gerbera daisies should I use?
*I love gerbera daisies!!
*I think white or yellow would look good with the green
*Maybe the bouquets could be all one color or mixed with two colors (same flower)
*see if the florist could dye your flowers to match the green that the bridesmaids are wearing. If so, maybe you could have a green and white bouquet
*as for the accent flowers, maybe chrysanthemums(sp??), alstromerias, peonies, or even roses may look nice with the daisies
*congrats and good luck!
Reply:Pink.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/capturedsou...
Pink orange and yellow
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60036663@N0...
A bouquet like this would look good
http://www.flickr.com/photos/robertmille...
What about purple
http://www.flickr.com/photos/booboo1604/...
Reply:I'd go with bright - pink, yellow, and orange.
Reply:white daisies with the green dress
Reply:How about a combo of yellow, pink, and white Gerber daisies, with lilac or blue tinted hydrangeas. PLEASE no babies breath.
Reply:My favorite flower! I think yellow would be beautiful, or a combo of yellow, orange and white. So summery! Not sure about accent flowers, but probably something in white that is not too wimpy. Your florist should be able to give a recommendation.
Reply:Fuchsia looks incredible against green. This is a good pic of the color but there are orange ones mixed in too.
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
Reply:pinks and oranges would be beautiful with white lilies of the valley mixed in will make a charming fresh and pretty bouquet for you and your girls!
good luck and happy wedding!
Reply:My girls wore coral dresses and I had a mix of gerbera daisies and lilys that were white, coral, purple, yellow; looked like wildflowers!
Reply:For summer I would definitely do yellow, hot pink and white! That is very summery and cute!
Reply:Yellow
Reply:What are your wedding colors? Is it green? Pink and Green weddings are very pretty, you can add green mums for fillers and pink daisys and roses too. Orange and Yellow are also great colors. Check out www.onlinewholesaleflowers.com they have lots of flowers there A-Z... and if you are looking to do your own they also have great prices (with no shipping). Good Luck and Congrats!
Are Gerbera Daisies hardy flowers?
I live in Las Vegas. I don't really have a green thumb. I would, however, like to have some kind of potted flower on my Westward facing bedroom windowsill (inside) to brighten up my bedroom. These are my favorite flowers and I'd like to grow them in my room if it's possible.
Are Gerbera Daisies hardy flowers?
They should do just fine in your bedroom. They don't need to be hardy. Since Las Vegas is dry, you may need to spray them about once a day with a light mist of water.
When you buy them, ask the clerk for some appropriate water soluble fertilizer and follow the directions. You can usually just feed it at half strength unless it's actively flowering in which case you can give it the regular amount. But don't give it too much fertilizer or you'll kill it. If you don't have a green thumb, it may be best to go with an organic fertilizer. They're not as concentrated and are less prone to mistakes. But just go half strength about every two weeks and you'll be fine. Just read the label for how often to fertilize.
When they don't have enough water, Gerbera flowers will lean over. Just give it a little water and it will perk right up. When the flower starts to change colour and either, just clip it at the base with a clean pair of scissors and a new flower should come up to take its place in no time.
Don't be scared of trying out a potted plant. All they really need is some water, a little food, sunshine and some attention from you. I'm sure your plant will do great.
Reply:My gerberas are perennial Zone 8. They prefer full sun or a south facing window and being planted in the ground as opposed to potting them. Try coleus. Super easy and colorful - not frost tollerant, but you can overwinter them inside. Root in water for perpetual plants.
Try impatiens, begonias, ferns, for inside interest in your west window. Have fun.
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Are Gerbera Daisies hardy flowers?
They should do just fine in your bedroom. They don't need to be hardy. Since Las Vegas is dry, you may need to spray them about once a day with a light mist of water.
When you buy them, ask the clerk for some appropriate water soluble fertilizer and follow the directions. You can usually just feed it at half strength unless it's actively flowering in which case you can give it the regular amount. But don't give it too much fertilizer or you'll kill it. If you don't have a green thumb, it may be best to go with an organic fertilizer. They're not as concentrated and are less prone to mistakes. But just go half strength about every two weeks and you'll be fine. Just read the label for how often to fertilize.
When they don't have enough water, Gerbera flowers will lean over. Just give it a little water and it will perk right up. When the flower starts to change colour and either, just clip it at the base with a clean pair of scissors and a new flower should come up to take its place in no time.
Don't be scared of trying out a potted plant. All they really need is some water, a little food, sunshine and some attention from you. I'm sure your plant will do great.
Reply:My gerberas are perennial Zone 8. They prefer full sun or a south facing window and being planted in the ground as opposed to potting them. Try coleus. Super easy and colorful - not frost tollerant, but you can overwinter them inside. Root in water for perpetual plants.
Try impatiens, begonias, ferns, for inside interest in your west window. Have fun.
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How do I remove mildew from the leaves of my Gerbera daisy plant and why did I get mildew in the first place?
Mildew should just rinse off with water on a plant. But....I would guess that it must be in too humid of an area if mildew is forming in the first place. Could it be a fungus?
How do I remove mildew from the leaves of my Gerbera daisy plant and why did I get mildew in the first place?
1. Use a general purpose fungicide for spraying on the leaves. Neem oil is good for this purpose.
2. Do not water the plants overhead. Only water in the soil, not on the leaves. Powdery mildew (the white mildew most likely on your daisy) happens when you water improperly. Most plants like to have water only in their soil, not on their leaves.
Reply:too much water
How do I remove mildew from the leaves of my Gerbera daisy plant and why did I get mildew in the first place?
1. Use a general purpose fungicide for spraying on the leaves. Neem oil is good for this purpose.
2. Do not water the plants overhead. Only water in the soil, not on the leaves. Powdery mildew (the white mildew most likely on your daisy) happens when you water improperly. Most plants like to have water only in their soil, not on their leaves.
Reply:too much water
Monday, May 11, 2009
I want to grow gerbera daisies hydroponically. What system would be best and what nutrients are needed?
Try this?
http://www.cobleskill.edu/Academics/AG/P...
http://www.cobleskill.edu/Academics/AG/P...
Where can i get bright coloured gerbera seeds in london?
I have no idea about planting flowers, this is just for the parents... but i've seen those beatiful bright coloured gerberas, and I dont know if they are dyed or natural, but I would love to get seeds for those bright coloured ones - like the orange and spring green and bright pink..........also what temperatures/climate r they best in?? THanks a lot guys, i know i'm a clueless...help me be a pro at this?:)
Where can i get bright coloured gerbera seeds in london?
The only colour they don't come in is blue.Don't know London that well,except the usual tourist places,
I come from Oo- Arr Devon!!!!
You can get them online from either of the following seed companies
http://www.johnsons-seeds.com/acatalog/f...
or
http://www.suttons.co.uk/ProductList.asp...
They are an annual, which means they flower then die in one season.They don't like cold/frost. So a nice sunny summer is what you need.
Where can i get bright coloured gerbera seeds in london?
The only colour they don't come in is blue.Don't know London that well,except the usual tourist places,
I come from Oo- Arr Devon!!!!
You can get them online from either of the following seed companies
http://www.johnsons-seeds.com/acatalog/f...
or
http://www.suttons.co.uk/ProductList.asp...
They are an annual, which means they flower then die in one season.They don't like cold/frost. So a nice sunny summer is what you need.
How do you save the seeds from a gerbera daisy plant?
Gerbera daisies will "go to seed" on their own. Both the plants and the cut flowers will do this. Simply wait until this occurs, and then gather/collect the seeds. It does take a while for this to happen because Geberas are long-lived flowers. When they do "go to seed" you should collect the seeds quickly. They have fluffy little "parachutes" (smaller than a dandelion), so they will fly around all over the place with any sort of breeze or draft.
How do you save the seeds from a gerbera daisy plant?
when should you gather the seeds before or after the center opens.
how will will you know if the seeds are still there. Report It
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How do you save the seeds from a gerbera daisy plant?
when should you gather the seeds before or after the center opens.
how will will you know if the seeds are still there. Report It
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How can gerbera daisy last longer?
for wedding boutique. the wedding is on june 2006.
How can gerbera daisy last longer?
Good Luck these beauties are very picky and prone to rot from overwatering and die from lack of water easily. If it is for a wedding why not buy them from a vender just before the wedding and enjoy them while they last.
How can gerbera daisy last longer?
Good Luck these beauties are very picky and prone to rot from overwatering and die from lack of water easily. If it is for a wedding why not buy them from a vender just before the wedding and enjoy them while they last.
Need Gerbera daisies for August 31st?
I need Gerbera Daisy blooms for my sisters wedding and wonder when I should plant them so they will be ready for the wedding. Thanks for any advice you can give.
Need Gerbera daisies for August 31st?
You should have planted them last year! If you start from seed... you are not going to get a sturdy enough flower. If you buy them from a garden center, you are going to have to plant tons of them to get enough flowers.
I think your best bed at this point would be to buy them from the florist. It may actually be cheaper than buying all those plants!
Good luck! They are beautiful. They are my FAVORITE flowers! I have a ton in my backyard! (But I am sorry. I wait for them all year long.... so I am going to be selfish and not share!)
Reply:Never heard of Gerber daisies blooming in August. I thought they were finished in May or at the latest June. 'course that depends upon where you live I suppose.
Reply:you can buy them at home depot garden center////you may not have exactly what you want if you start by seed
Need Gerbera daisies for August 31st?
You should have planted them last year! If you start from seed... you are not going to get a sturdy enough flower. If you buy them from a garden center, you are going to have to plant tons of them to get enough flowers.
I think your best bed at this point would be to buy them from the florist. It may actually be cheaper than buying all those plants!
Good luck! They are beautiful. They are my FAVORITE flowers! I have a ton in my backyard! (But I am sorry. I wait for them all year long.... so I am going to be selfish and not share!)
Reply:Never heard of Gerber daisies blooming in August. I thought they were finished in May or at the latest June. 'course that depends upon where you live I suppose.
Reply:you can buy them at home depot garden center////you may not have exactly what you want if you start by seed
Growing gardenias and gerbera in the midewest?
Can it be done? How to cultuvate?
Growing gardenias and gerbera in the midewest?
Both like full sun. Gardenias like acidic soil, use Epsom Salts and coffee grounds, inexpensive, effective addition. Miracle gro is always a standard for any plant.
Gerberas. Glorious. They can be potted or stuck in the ground. Quite hardy, but hard frosts will kill off folliage. They should come back as the weather warms. If you want to collect seeds to start, they need sunlight to germinate and should be used within a week or two. Older seeds aren't as viable. good luck.
Reply:Gardenias are really tough to grow in the midwest.....If you are in Zone #5 I recommend trying them inside first. By gerbera, I suspect you mean gerber daisies????...again a tough one. I've never seen them get the really long stems they are known for when grown in the midwest. I really like gardenias and substitute Hydrangea for them. They grow really large and thrive in the midwest, but remember, most species only bloom on second year wood. Instead of Gerber daisies, try any other variety....good luck
Reply:i cultivate gerbils!!!!!
Reply:My Gerbera were beautiful last year, though I had them in pots. They are only annuals in the midwest, as the winters are too cold. You could bring them in in the fall. A freak frost killed mine before I could get them inside.
Gardenias....I"d do them in pots, also. Way too cold. I've never had much luck with them. Too finicky for me.
Growing gardenias and gerbera in the midewest?
Both like full sun. Gardenias like acidic soil, use Epsom Salts and coffee grounds, inexpensive, effective addition. Miracle gro is always a standard for any plant.
Gerberas. Glorious. They can be potted or stuck in the ground. Quite hardy, but hard frosts will kill off folliage. They should come back as the weather warms. If you want to collect seeds to start, they need sunlight to germinate and should be used within a week or two. Older seeds aren't as viable. good luck.
Reply:Gardenias are really tough to grow in the midwest.....If you are in Zone #5 I recommend trying them inside first. By gerbera, I suspect you mean gerber daisies????...again a tough one. I've never seen them get the really long stems they are known for when grown in the midwest. I really like gardenias and substitute Hydrangea for them. They grow really large and thrive in the midwest, but remember, most species only bloom on second year wood. Instead of Gerber daisies, try any other variety....good luck
Reply:i cultivate gerbils!!!!!
Reply:My Gerbera were beautiful last year, though I had them in pots. They are only annuals in the midwest, as the winters are too cold. You could bring them in in the fall. A freak frost killed mine before I could get them inside.
Gardenias....I"d do them in pots, also. Way too cold. I've never had much luck with them. Too finicky for me.
How do you get gerbera daisies to bloom?
Gerbera daisies need to be fertilized. I use Osmocote, which is a slow-release fertilizer, available at Wal-Mart and most garden centers.
They also need plenty of sun and light soil, well areated soil. Gerbera daisies will not bloom in dense or depleted soil.
This link is a bit technical (for growers and quantities) when it comes to fertilizing, but it gives good recommendations for light, soil, pH and optimum temperatures. You can use Osmocote according to the label directions in lieu of the instructions in this site. Miracle-gro will work if you fertilize every other time you water.
Be very sure your Gerbera's do not dry out and don't keep them too wet. The watering is important, but the plants will tell you when they need it. Just watch their leaves.
I hope this helps. I love my Gerbera's and spent several years getting it right. I have several pots of them blooming right now in zone 9.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages...
How do you get gerbera daisies to bloom?
they need sun
Reply:Tips for Growing Healthy Gerber Daisies
To do their best and bloom the longest, be sure gerber daisies receive lots of light. They will need a sunny location and will even profit from additional artificial light.
Reply:My daughter bought me one last year. I just planted it out in my flower bed where it gets plenty of sun. It had returned this year and has been blooming for a week or so now............
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They also need plenty of sun and light soil, well areated soil. Gerbera daisies will not bloom in dense or depleted soil.
This link is a bit technical (for growers and quantities) when it comes to fertilizing, but it gives good recommendations for light, soil, pH and optimum temperatures. You can use Osmocote according to the label directions in lieu of the instructions in this site. Miracle-gro will work if you fertilize every other time you water.
Be very sure your Gerbera's do not dry out and don't keep them too wet. The watering is important, but the plants will tell you when they need it. Just watch their leaves.
I hope this helps. I love my Gerbera's and spent several years getting it right. I have several pots of them blooming right now in zone 9.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages...
How do you get gerbera daisies to bloom?
they need sun
Reply:Tips for Growing Healthy Gerber Daisies
To do their best and bloom the longest, be sure gerber daisies receive lots of light. They will need a sunny location and will even profit from additional artificial light.
Reply:My daughter bought me one last year. I just planted it out in my flower bed where it gets plenty of sun. It had returned this year and has been blooming for a week or so now............
shoe horns
Whare can i buy gerbera hybrida transvaal daisy mixed seeds?
they are sold in spain, can they be bought in the uk
Whare can i buy gerbera hybrida transvaal daisy mixed seeds?
Try Thompson and Morgan seeds or ebay
Reply:Go to the following link and you can buy them!
Reply:Are they restricted in the UK? If yes, you are out of luck.
Whare can i buy gerbera hybrida transvaal daisy mixed seeds?
Try Thompson and Morgan seeds or ebay
Reply:Go to the following link and you can buy them!
Reply:Are they restricted in the UK? If yes, you are out of luck.
Gerbera daisies? How to make 'em bloom again?
I've been nursing a gerber daisy plant for most of the winter in my cubicle. I have a window seat and on cloudy days, I let it soak in direct fluorescent light. I've given it plant food stakes, pruned leaves, and water it frequently. Any ideas on how to encourage more blooms?
Gerbera daisies? How to make 'em bloom again?
They typically bloom for about 6 weeks, and that's it. You may need to replace it..
Gerbera daisies? How to make 'em bloom again?
They typically bloom for about 6 weeks, and that's it. You may need to replace it..
Tips for caring for gerbera daisies?
I've tried watering them a lot, watering them a little, putting them outside, and keeping them indoors next to a window. No matter what I do, they always die within about 2-3 weeks. Is it normal for them to die so soon? How can I get them to last longer?
Tips for caring for gerbera daisies?
Gerbera daisies need warm temperatures and full sun to partial shade. They also need to be planted in loose, well-aerated soil - if the soil is too dense, they won't grow well or could die. They should be watered when the soil feels dry - don't overwater them, but make sure you check the soil often so you don't leave it without water. Good luck!
Reply:To me it does sound like your watering them too much. I have a red one here %26amp; I leave it outside in the ground %26amp; it returns every year.
Reply:It would help to know what area you are in. I have no problem planting them outside in the Cincinnati area, and they thrive in soil that is fertile. Lots of organic matter in the soil helps almost any plant. They also do not need a lot of water.
Reply:dont feel bad. that is why they are meant to b an annual. they are nearly impossibly to take care of.....even when planted in the yard. so although it sucks. dont think ur the only one out there.
Reply:In Arkansas they thrive outdoors in an area where they get full sun. They also are perennial here.
Tips for caring for gerbera daisies?
Gerbera daisies need warm temperatures and full sun to partial shade. They also need to be planted in loose, well-aerated soil - if the soil is too dense, they won't grow well or could die. They should be watered when the soil feels dry - don't overwater them, but make sure you check the soil often so you don't leave it without water. Good luck!
Reply:To me it does sound like your watering them too much. I have a red one here %26amp; I leave it outside in the ground %26amp; it returns every year.
Reply:It would help to know what area you are in. I have no problem planting them outside in the Cincinnati area, and they thrive in soil that is fertile. Lots of organic matter in the soil helps almost any plant. They also do not need a lot of water.
Reply:dont feel bad. that is why they are meant to b an annual. they are nearly impossibly to take care of.....even when planted in the yard. so although it sucks. dont think ur the only one out there.
Reply:In Arkansas they thrive outdoors in an area where they get full sun. They also are perennial here.
How come my gerbera daisies are flopping over??
I bought a pot of 4 inches mini gerbera daisies from "save on food" this morning. A few hours later, I watered it and put it out on my balcony so that they get some sunlight. However, an hour after, I found that my gerbera daisies are flopping over!!!! I wonder how come they would started wilting so quickly.
How come my gerbera daisies are flopping over??
They were probably shocked by too much cold water, sunlight or heat.
If you put plants out in strong sunlight, and they were not conditioned appropriately, they will wilt to protect themselves and sometimes even die off.
Try keeping them inside for a couple of days and then put them outside in a partially SHADED area. Do NOT water them with cold water when the air temperature is VERY hot; the shock can kill them.
Reply:They were used to the cool climate in the store. When they were put outside in the sun it shocked them. The plants were not used to these extremes. When you put them outside, keep them in the shade and slowly introduce them into the sunlight. The drooping was not due to watering.
Reply:My daughter works as a trainee florist and tells me you can overwater them, think how our skin goes if we stay in bath too long. Another tip is to push a very fine length of craft wire through centre of bloom and right down stem, this gives support and is something they also do in bouquets as it enhances appearance and prolongs life. Hope this helps!!
Reply:It's the heat. Gerbera daisies, especially the potted ones, need afternoon shade. They don't like the heat.
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How come my gerbera daisies are flopping over??
They were probably shocked by too much cold water, sunlight or heat.
If you put plants out in strong sunlight, and they were not conditioned appropriately, they will wilt to protect themselves and sometimes even die off.
Try keeping them inside for a couple of days and then put them outside in a partially SHADED area. Do NOT water them with cold water when the air temperature is VERY hot; the shock can kill them.
Reply:They were used to the cool climate in the store. When they were put outside in the sun it shocked them. The plants were not used to these extremes. When you put them outside, keep them in the shade and slowly introduce them into the sunlight. The drooping was not due to watering.
Reply:My daughter works as a trainee florist and tells me you can overwater them, think how our skin goes if we stay in bath too long. Another tip is to push a very fine length of craft wire through centre of bloom and right down stem, this gives support and is something they also do in bouquets as it enhances appearance and prolongs life. Hope this helps!!
Reply:It's the heat. Gerbera daisies, especially the potted ones, need afternoon shade. They don't like the heat.
loops
Can a gerbera daisy live in the house through the winter?
I brought a gerbers daisy in before the frost last fall- It was growing well then just died last week[ Feb. 15]
Can a gerbera daisy live in the house through the winter?
Indoors, mist the foliage once or twice a week during the winter. Avoid misting open blooms. In our climate, they aren't usually kept over the winter, so they aren't repotted. When grown in a greenhouse, they are repotted in spring. When temperatures get much over 70º, sometimes they will wilt even if they have adequate moisture. They can be brought inside in the winter, but they need to be kept cool. between 45-70 degrees
Can a gerbera daisy live in the house through the winter?
Indoors, mist the foliage once or twice a week during the winter. Avoid misting open blooms. In our climate, they aren't usually kept over the winter, so they aren't repotted. When grown in a greenhouse, they are repotted in spring. When temperatures get much over 70º, sometimes they will wilt even if they have adequate moisture. They can be brought inside in the winter, but they need to be kept cool. between 45-70 degrees
Can a gerbera daisy be dyed blue?
Or are there any pretty blue colored flowers that would be in season for an october wedding. Are hydrandras in season?
Can a gerbera daisy be dyed blue?
I use to dye carnations by just cutting the stems %26amp; putting them in food color %26amp; water it takes a couple days for them to turn..any white flower can be dyed. here is a site that tells of all blue flowers but they are different shades
http://www.gardening-tips-perennials.com...
http://www.annualflowers.com/manual/plpl...
Reply:Any white flower can be dyed blue. What you can do is when you're planting the flower put some copper sulfate in the ground around it. I have a friend whose mother planted a copper pipe in the ground instead. It gave the flower blue tips.
Reply:There are spray on dyes used on flowers. You can tint a white flower by placing it in water that has the desired hue of food coloring in it.
Reply:Thanks to hothouses you can get pretty much any flower you want. I have seen Gerber Daisies dyed blue.
Can a gerbera daisy be dyed blue?
I use to dye carnations by just cutting the stems %26amp; putting them in food color %26amp; water it takes a couple days for them to turn..any white flower can be dyed. here is a site that tells of all blue flowers but they are different shades
http://www.gardening-tips-perennials.com...
http://www.annualflowers.com/manual/plpl...
Reply:Any white flower can be dyed blue. What you can do is when you're planting the flower put some copper sulfate in the ground around it. I have a friend whose mother planted a copper pipe in the ground instead. It gave the flower blue tips.
Reply:There are spray on dyes used on flowers. You can tint a white flower by placing it in water that has the desired hue of food coloring in it.
Reply:Thanks to hothouses you can get pretty much any flower you want. I have seen Gerber Daisies dyed blue.
What do i do to make my gerbera dasiys bloom?
i water them two times a week and its really green but no daisy in sight! i put miracle grow furtilizer today to help it
What do i do to make my gerbera dasiys bloom?
Make sure they are dry when you water them and they like full sun. They don't like to be soggy. It'll bloom :)
What do i do to make my gerbera dasiys bloom?
Make sure they are dry when you water them and they like full sun. They don't like to be soggy. It'll bloom :)
How much water should i feed my small potted gerbera daisy plant?
and when the bloom has wilted where do i cut the flower off at, at the bottom of them stem or right under the bloom?
How much water should i feed my small potted gerbera daisy plant?
Water your pot daily, especially if it is outside. Water it until water runs out of the drain holes.
It really doesn't matter where you cut the flower off at, though lower down the stem can keep the plant looking more tidy.
Reply:keep it evenly moist. if it is kept outside it will require more water if it is in a pot than if it planted in the ground. make sure to feed it at least every other week with a fertilizer high in phosphorous like 15-30-15 to keep it blooming good. and when you cut the dead bloom clip the stem and bloom to keep plant looking great.
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How much water should i feed my small potted gerbera daisy plant?
Water your pot daily, especially if it is outside. Water it until water runs out of the drain holes.
It really doesn't matter where you cut the flower off at, though lower down the stem can keep the plant looking more tidy.
Reply:keep it evenly moist. if it is kept outside it will require more water if it is in a pot than if it planted in the ground. make sure to feed it at least every other week with a fertilizer high in phosphorous like 15-30-15 to keep it blooming good. and when you cut the dead bloom clip the stem and bloom to keep plant looking great.
ice skates
Why are there black ants in my impatients and gerbera daisies and how can i stop them?
i see ants crawling on the leaves and buds and they look shriveled (not the ants the plants) :)
Why are there black ants in my impatients and gerbera daisies and how can i stop them?
get some orange oil put 2 oz. of orange oil in a gallon of water, water the soil in the pot with the orange oil solution
Why are there black ants in my impatients and gerbera daisies and how can i stop them?
get some orange oil put 2 oz. of orange oil in a gallon of water, water the soil in the pot with the orange oil solution
Why won't my Gerbera Daisies produce more blooms?
I got some potted Gerbera Daisies about a month ago, %26amp; transplanted them into some nice larger hanging baskets. They seem to be doing well, producing new leaves, etc, but as their original blossoms began to fade, they aren't producing new ones. Their foliage looks healthy, but just no new flowers. I thought they were supposed to continue to bloom all spring %26amp; summer? I have them in nice fertilized soil, %26amp; have followed their directions for watering %26amp; sun (I only water them when their soil no longer feels damp under the surface, %26amp; they are in a spot that has full sun in the morning %26amp; early afternoon) Any suggestions?
Why won't my Gerbera Daisies produce more blooms?
If you re-potted them into a much larger pot the previously, they may be using all of their energy to grow roots and fill the pot instead of blooming. It depends on if they like to be root-bound or not but that can usually be a reason that a plant is not blooming during season. Wait till next year!
Reply:Make sure you're "deadheading"....pinching off the spent blooms. This encourages new blooms. Also, your plants need to be fed every 2 weeks using a combination of plant food and epsom salts (1 tablespoon of each per 1 gallon of water).
Why won't my Gerbera Daisies produce more blooms?
If you re-potted them into a much larger pot the previously, they may be using all of their energy to grow roots and fill the pot instead of blooming. It depends on if they like to be root-bound or not but that can usually be a reason that a plant is not blooming during season. Wait till next year!
Reply:Make sure you're "deadheading"....pinching off the spent blooms. This encourages new blooms. Also, your plants need to be fed every 2 weeks using a combination of plant food and epsom salts (1 tablespoon of each per 1 gallon of water).
About how many blooms will my gerbera daisy produce?
Do I need to cut back the faded blooms?
About how many blooms will my gerbera daisy produce?
It is really hard to say how many blooms a gerbera will produce, but they do flower all summer long. Each plant will produce between 3 and 10 blooms at a time....and yes, once they are wilted, you may cut back the spent flower to encourage more blooms. Also, gerbers are some of the longer lasting cut flowers, so bring them in and enjoy them indoors as well!
Did you know you can also propagate your gerber daisies by taking softwood cuttings of them? Look at this link for more info: http://www.excite.es/search/web/detail?_...
Happy Gardening!
(Gerbers are my favorite flower...)
Reply:27 i believe, and yes, cut them back...
Reply:more as you cut them back. (dead head them)
About how many blooms will my gerbera daisy produce?
It is really hard to say how many blooms a gerbera will produce, but they do flower all summer long. Each plant will produce between 3 and 10 blooms at a time....and yes, once they are wilted, you may cut back the spent flower to encourage more blooms. Also, gerbers are some of the longer lasting cut flowers, so bring them in and enjoy them indoors as well!
Did you know you can also propagate your gerber daisies by taking softwood cuttings of them? Look at this link for more info: http://www.excite.es/search/web/detail?_...
Happy Gardening!
(Gerbers are my favorite flower...)
Reply:27 i believe, and yes, cut them back...
Reply:more as you cut them back. (dead head them)
Can I cut or trim the ENORMOUS leaves on my GERBERA DASIES?
I feel that the leaves on my gerbera daisies are kind of....lets say taking over.
They are kind of making it so bottom leaves and new little flower buds that are still short cant get enough sun....
I have them in a 2 ft long rectangular flower box....
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They are kind of making it so bottom leaves and new little flower buds that are still short cant get enough sun....
I have them in a 2 ft long rectangular flower box....
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Can I cut or trim the ENORMOUS leaves (a little bit) on my GERBERA DAISIES?
I feel that the leaves on my gerbera daisies are kind of....lets say taking over.
They are kind of making it so bottom leaves and new little flower buds that are still short cant get enough sun....
I have them in a 2 ft long rectangular flower box....
Can I cut or trim the ENORMOUS leaves (a little bit) on my GERBERA DAISIES?
do not touch those leaves ,the beauty of this plant is not only the flowers but also the leaves,and the flowers will be just fine its just that the new ones start from very close to the bottom leaves,and dont worry they are getting the sun that they need...
They are kind of making it so bottom leaves and new little flower buds that are still short cant get enough sun....
I have them in a 2 ft long rectangular flower box....
Can I cut or trim the ENORMOUS leaves (a little bit) on my GERBERA DAISIES?
do not touch those leaves ,the beauty of this plant is not only the flowers but also the leaves,and the flowers will be just fine its just that the new ones start from very close to the bottom leaves,and dont worry they are getting the sun that they need...
My gerbera daisy plant has some kind of white fuzz on its leaves and is drooping. Is it dying? How to save it?
My poor flowers are completely bent over and sad looking. I've only had the plant for a week. Although outside it's pushing 110 degrees, they are indoors and in the shade with water every other day. There is a white fuzz appearing on the leaves over the last three days. Any suggestions on how to save this plant? Or is this normal for this kind of flower?
My gerbera daisy plant has some kind of white fuzz on its leaves and is drooping. Is it dying? How to save it?
Sounds like powdery Mildew.. You can by antifungal agents at a garden center.. Daconil is a brand that comes to mind, but I can't remember if it's good for powdery mildew or not. Get a recommendation from the seller or read the directions over for use guidelines.
PM can kill gerberas, absolutely. Fungus is bad this year because of lots of humidity and heat.. hope this helps.
Reply:That is a fungal infection. Try spraying it with some sulfur and leave it out to get some air. Don't overwater it. In fact, it may even have developed root-rot. Repot in brand new soil and water less often. You may be able to save it
Reply:the fuzzy stuff is a fungus growing it is growing because you have it inside, in the shade and your watering it too much. gerbers like to be outside and they like the sun and heat, and not alot of water. once gerbers get too wet they do rott and sometimes they come out of it but usually they die. if i were you i would go take the plant outside (leave it in the pot its in now) put it in morning sun and forget about it for a few days. i needs to dry out. if it does make it--cut of old nasty leaves ASAP
My gerbera daisy plant has some kind of white fuzz on its leaves and is drooping. Is it dying? How to save it?
Sounds like powdery Mildew.. You can by antifungal agents at a garden center.. Daconil is a brand that comes to mind, but I can't remember if it's good for powdery mildew or not. Get a recommendation from the seller or read the directions over for use guidelines.
PM can kill gerberas, absolutely. Fungus is bad this year because of lots of humidity and heat.. hope this helps.
Reply:That is a fungal infection. Try spraying it with some sulfur and leave it out to get some air. Don't overwater it. In fact, it may even have developed root-rot. Repot in brand new soil and water less often. You may be able to save it
Reply:the fuzzy stuff is a fungus growing it is growing because you have it inside, in the shade and your watering it too much. gerbers like to be outside and they like the sun and heat, and not alot of water. once gerbers get too wet they do rott and sometimes they come out of it but usually they die. if i were you i would go take the plant outside (leave it in the pot its in now) put it in morning sun and forget about it for a few days. i needs to dry out. if it does make it--cut of old nasty leaves ASAP
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
How do you care for Gerbera Daisies?
Do they need a lot of water , fertilizer or PH balance?
How do you care for Gerbera Daisies?
It depends on where you are growing them. They do well in full sun/partial shade.. Any fertilizer with a higher middle number will work well since that pushes blooms. Keep the soil evenly moist but do not over water, they will rot. They prefer to be water from under the leaves too since water on the leaves will cause spots easily enough. Enjoy the beauty they add to the yard or container. Take off spent blooms too so seeds don't take all the energy from the plant. Happy growing.
Reply:I never worry about the PH balance and have acid soil where I live.
They love water.
They need high pot-ash fertilizer once a month to keep blooming (the middle number on the bag)
They need full sun.
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How do you care for Gerbera Daisies?
It depends on where you are growing them. They do well in full sun/partial shade.. Any fertilizer with a higher middle number will work well since that pushes blooms. Keep the soil evenly moist but do not over water, they will rot. They prefer to be water from under the leaves too since water on the leaves will cause spots easily enough. Enjoy the beauty they add to the yard or container. Take off spent blooms too so seeds don't take all the energy from the plant. Happy growing.
Reply:I never worry about the PH balance and have acid soil where I live.
They love water.
They need high pot-ash fertilizer once a month to keep blooming (the middle number on the bag)
They need full sun.
riding boots
Gerbera daisies - best conditions to grow gerbera daisies?
what are the best conditions?
Gerbera daisies - best conditions to grow gerbera daisies?
Try these links.
Reply:Gerbera daisies like a lot of sun however, they tend to droop in extremely hot afternoon sun. They like good drainage in the soil and do not like to dry out. Mulch heavy to keep the Gerbera from drooping. Make sure you deadhead or remove the old blossoms or the plant will stop producing new buds. I love these flowers and I have my best luck with morning sun into afternoon but drooping in hot afternoon sun.
Gerbera daisies - best conditions to grow gerbera daisies?
Try these links.
Reply:Gerbera daisies like a lot of sun however, they tend to droop in extremely hot afternoon sun. They like good drainage in the soil and do not like to dry out. Mulch heavy to keep the Gerbera from drooping. Make sure you deadhead or remove the old blossoms or the plant will stop producing new buds. I love these flowers and I have my best luck with morning sun into afternoon but drooping in hot afternoon sun.
When a Gerbera Daisy individual flower stem dies, what do you do? Cut if off & from where?
These are pretty nice plants, outside in a pot. The plant seems healthy and there are other flowers, still alive. Do you cut it off at the bottom (entire stem) or do you deadhead it like a geranium? I don't want to kill the plant -- I want it to keep blooming over and over again.
When a Gerbera Daisy individual flower stem dies, what do you do? Cut if off %26amp; from where?
As close as possible to its base. Any stalk left on can harbor disease.
Reply:if you cut the stem the roots will get more strength and new ones will come up .
Reply:Cut it off at the bottom.
When a Gerbera Daisy individual flower stem dies, what do you do? Cut if off %26amp; from where?
As close as possible to its base. Any stalk left on can harbor disease.
Reply:if you cut the stem the roots will get more strength and new ones will come up .
Reply:Cut it off at the bottom.
What is eating my catnip and gerbera daisies?
gerbera daisies have holes in leaves something is eating them. what
What is eating my catnip and gerbera daisies?
"holes"..... it's slugs and snails! go to ur local walmart and get the big red box of slug and snail bait II...... sprinkle it around but not on ur plants...... no more holes!
What is eating my catnip and gerbera daisies?
"holes"..... it's slugs and snails! go to ur local walmart and get the big red box of slug and snail bait II...... sprinkle it around but not on ur plants...... no more holes!
How to make a boutonniere with gerbera daisies?
I've found several ideas of how to make a bout with roses or other kinds of flowers, but nothing specific to gerberas. I've tried a few different ways, but it always looks odd. Help please!
How to make a boutonniere with gerbera daisies?
I recommend using a wire wrap. cut the daisy stem off about half an inch. take the florist wire (about five inches long) and stick it sideways trough the bottom of the flower head and bend it down so that end stays. Now, wrap the wire around the flower mount and leave it hanging. Then take florist green tape and, as you tug it to make it a bit sticky, evenly roll it round and round the base and then the wire itself. Gerbers aren't a tp coice for boutonnieres because the like water. But, they are very pretty. You can also add other flowers to the wrapp and twist them alog with the gerber. Turn up the end like a candy cane and add a large pin for attaching and there you go!
my rodents
How to make a boutonniere with gerbera daisies?
I recommend using a wire wrap. cut the daisy stem off about half an inch. take the florist wire (about five inches long) and stick it sideways trough the bottom of the flower head and bend it down so that end stays. Now, wrap the wire around the flower mount and leave it hanging. Then take florist green tape and, as you tug it to make it a bit sticky, evenly roll it round and round the base and then the wire itself. Gerbers aren't a tp coice for boutonnieres because the like water. But, they are very pretty. You can also add other flowers to the wrapp and twist them alog with the gerber. Turn up the end like a candy cane and add a large pin for attaching and there you go!
my rodents
Gerbera: How do I keep stems from bending?
Is there any way I can keep Gerbera stems straight? I bought some yesterday and less than 24 hours later they are all bent over.
Gerbera: How do I keep stems from bending?
I use the very thin green florists stakes and a very thin wire on the stems of the Gerbera!
Reply:tie them loosely in stakes
Reply:jumbo soda straws ... like the gourmey soda fountains serve with milk shakes ... insert each stem into one that is about 1/2" shorter than the stem.
Reply:i'm not sure if u bought a plant or a bouquet. if it's a bouquet u need a frog in your vase to support the stems. it's like a mesh or plastic piece that fits in the top of your vase. if u bought a plant u need to put some garden stakes next to the plant to help keep the stems upright, good luck=) ...
Reply:try staking them...with small poles tie the stem to the pole, or tree branch,,, i use tree braches because it looks more natural, i'm not sure what gerbera is,, ( assuming it's a type of flower.
Reply:If they have wilted over and are in the original pot they may very well need a good soaking. If they have wilted after transplanting from the pot into the ground, they will also need a good soaking, but it would help the plant immensely to trim off all the blooms. I know you bought them for the blooms but its hard for the plant to revive from shock and try to maintain its flowers too. Daisies are hardy and should bounce back pretty easily.
EDIT: A bouquet!! have you tried using drinking straws? Put the stems in drinking straws.
Reply:If you have some florist wire on hand cut a piece long enough to run along the lenght of the flower plus a little extra to shape into a loop . Place the end with the loop close to the top of the flower and run the rest along the side .
Reply:I always cut off the bottom half inch of the stem of cut flowers. Do this under water with a sharp knife. When a stem is cut and immediately exposed to air , the cells that transport water are disturbed and the water path is screwed up (technically I recall that it is called cavitation). Cutting under water is key.
Reply:Hmm...give them some time to get used to the new soil and sunlight..if this doesn't work then I'm not sure.
Gerbera: How do I keep stems from bending?
I use the very thin green florists stakes and a very thin wire on the stems of the Gerbera!
Reply:tie them loosely in stakes
Reply:jumbo soda straws ... like the gourmey soda fountains serve with milk shakes ... insert each stem into one that is about 1/2" shorter than the stem.
Reply:i'm not sure if u bought a plant or a bouquet. if it's a bouquet u need a frog in your vase to support the stems. it's like a mesh or plastic piece that fits in the top of your vase. if u bought a plant u need to put some garden stakes next to the plant to help keep the stems upright, good luck=) ...
Reply:try staking them...with small poles tie the stem to the pole, or tree branch,,, i use tree braches because it looks more natural, i'm not sure what gerbera is,, ( assuming it's a type of flower.
Reply:If they have wilted over and are in the original pot they may very well need a good soaking. If they have wilted after transplanting from the pot into the ground, they will also need a good soaking, but it would help the plant immensely to trim off all the blooms. I know you bought them for the blooms but its hard for the plant to revive from shock and try to maintain its flowers too. Daisies are hardy and should bounce back pretty easily.
EDIT: A bouquet!! have you tried using drinking straws? Put the stems in drinking straws.
Reply:If you have some florist wire on hand cut a piece long enough to run along the lenght of the flower plus a little extra to shape into a loop . Place the end with the loop close to the top of the flower and run the rest along the side .
Reply:I always cut off the bottom half inch of the stem of cut flowers. Do this under water with a sharp knife. When a stem is cut and immediately exposed to air , the cells that transport water are disturbed and the water path is screwed up (technically I recall that it is called cavitation). Cutting under water is key.
Reply:Hmm...give them some time to get used to the new soil and sunlight..if this doesn't work then I'm not sure.
What is the best way to keep my Gerbera daisy blooming?
I love Gerber/Gerbera Daisys. I have about 10 plants on my back porch. What is the best way to keep them blooming? Do I cut the flowers, which I love to bring in my house, will that make it produce more flowers or will it hinder that? I can't find any info on this. Do I clip some of the leaves when they get real bushy? or just wait for them to turn brown and pull them out then. Help?!
Thanks,
Kim
What is the best way to keep my Gerbera daisy blooming?
add some bone meal and they will bloom big time. Bone meal consists of nitrogen and phosphorus which encourages flowering and greening. good luck.
Reply:In pots put fertiliser or mulch and cut off dead ones. If theyre in vases cut stems at angle and put them in boiling water (stems only) and they will last longer
Thanks,
Kim
What is the best way to keep my Gerbera daisy blooming?
add some bone meal and they will bloom big time. Bone meal consists of nitrogen and phosphorus which encourages flowering and greening. good luck.
Reply:In pots put fertiliser or mulch and cut off dead ones. If theyre in vases cut stems at angle and put them in boiling water (stems only) and they will last longer
Where can I find Gerbera Daisy Plugs?
My girlfriend loves gerbera daisy's so I wanted to make her a planter of them for her patio for Christmas. I was going to just get seeds to start off, but I've read so much of how hard it is to start from seed so I wanted to start them from plugs. Anyone know where I can get some??
Where can I find Gerbera Daisy Plugs?
Contact me via my avatar. I have red, yellow and white gerbera seeds. They aren't hard to grow. What a sweet idea!! Or, maybe Walmart still has some plants for sale.
Where can I find Gerbera Daisy Plugs?
Contact me via my avatar. I have red, yellow and white gerbera seeds. They aren't hard to grow. What a sweet idea!! Or, maybe Walmart still has some plants for sale.
Can anyone send pictures of potted Gerbera daisy as center pieces and a bouquet?
I am planning to create my own centerpieces for my wedding reception. I plan to make 15 or more centerpieces. I want to keep the Gerbera daisy in a pot. I also want to make a bouquet. Does any one have any ideas on how to make them. The wedding will be August 2, 2008. When should I plan to make the centerpieces.
Can anyone send pictures of potted Gerbera daisy as center pieces and a bouquet?
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
That's the potted gerbera daisy--of course you can add as many as you'd like.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
This is cool--a bride made her own bouquets as well--and she give instructions.
Reply:I would be weary about using gerber daisies in your bouquet. They don't last very well and might start dropping before the ceremony. I would make sure you ask a florist about the flowers you intend to use in the bouquet to make sure they will survive and look fresh throughout your wedding and pictures. Also, making potted center pieces you could probably do ahead of time but making your own bouquet might be difficult as it would have to be done the day before your wedding and that day is pretty much the busiest day ever. Good luck getting it all done.
Reply:I had a friend make mine. She made them the night before the wedding and put them in the refrigerator. Mine were all roses which keep a bit longer. I worked in a flower shop and daisies don't keep quite as long. Seeing as it's August I'd make sure they stay in a cool place until needed---run the a/c in the car.
poison ivy
Can anyone send pictures of potted Gerbera daisy as center pieces and a bouquet?
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
That's the potted gerbera daisy--of course you can add as many as you'd like.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
This is cool--a bride made her own bouquets as well--and she give instructions.
Reply:I would be weary about using gerber daisies in your bouquet. They don't last very well and might start dropping before the ceremony. I would make sure you ask a florist about the flowers you intend to use in the bouquet to make sure they will survive and look fresh throughout your wedding and pictures. Also, making potted center pieces you could probably do ahead of time but making your own bouquet might be difficult as it would have to be done the day before your wedding and that day is pretty much the busiest day ever. Good luck getting it all done.
Reply:I had a friend make mine. She made them the night before the wedding and put them in the refrigerator. Mine were all roses which keep a bit longer. I worked in a flower shop and daisies don't keep quite as long. Seeing as it's August I'd make sure they stay in a cool place until needed---run the a/c in the car.
poison ivy
Where can I buy artificial gerbera daisies?
I need tp buy A LOT of artificial gerbera daisies for my wedding!! All different colors with the normal 4 inch head and a few that are the jumbo that have a 7 inch head. If anyone know's where I can find them...PLEASE Let me know! I need probably about 200 flowers so the cheaper the better!
Thanks!
Where can I buy artificial gerbera daisies?
Hobby Lobby has them on sale right now. I don't know if you have one in your area but here is a link to their sales page.
http://www.hobbylobby.com/site3/weekly/e...
Reply:You can buy artificial gerbera daisies from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...
Reply:I have bought some before at Pier 1 Imports, also check Cost Plus World Market, or your local craft store, Joann's or Michaels.
Reply:Unless you can find a vendor online, you will probably be stuck with a Craft store.
Reply:I don't know where you are, but my local dollar stores always have tons of them. And they're pretty nice too!
Thanks!
Where can I buy artificial gerbera daisies?
Hobby Lobby has them on sale right now. I don't know if you have one in your area but here is a link to their sales page.
http://www.hobbylobby.com/site3/weekly/e...
Reply:You can buy artificial gerbera daisies from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...
Reply:I have bought some before at Pier 1 Imports, also check Cost Plus World Market, or your local craft store, Joann's or Michaels.
Reply:Unless you can find a vendor online, you will probably be stuck with a Craft store.
Reply:I don't know where you are, but my local dollar stores always have tons of them. And they're pretty nice too!
Where can I find gerbera seeds in Toronto?
I need gerbera seeds to start growing gerbera , so I need information where can I buy seeds( not via internet) in shops(stores) in Toronto, Canada .My English is not so good , so sorry if I am not understendable.
Where can I find gerbera seeds in Toronto?
Try this site........if they dont have them they will know where to get them
http://www.flowerlot.com/send/sendflower...
Where can I find gerbera seeds in Toronto?
Try this site........if they dont have them they will know where to get them
http://www.flowerlot.com/send/sendflower...
How do you grow gerbera daisies?
My husband and I bought a gerbera daisy plant at Wal Mart. We potted it in Miricle Grow last weekend. We live in Alabama. It's outside on our covered porch. It's been there since last Sunday. It seems to be wilting a lot. I'm not sure if were taking care of them like were supossed to. I've been watering it when it looks and feels dry.
How do you grow gerbera daisies?
Be sure to cut off any dead or dying blooms! Cut them back way down so that you don't have a bunch of empty stems sticking out! Try not to over fertalize, and give them part shade!!! good luck!
Reply:Cut off all the dead flowers including the stem. Keep out of full sun.
Reply:Gerbera daisies are like any other daisy and would much prefer to be in the ground. If you don't have a yard then you might consider getting a larger pot because they like a lot of room to grow. A good potting soil like Miracle Grow would probably benefit as well. Oh, and potted gerberas don't like it too hot so you might need to give it some afternoon shade.
How do you grow gerbera daisies?
Be sure to cut off any dead or dying blooms! Cut them back way down so that you don't have a bunch of empty stems sticking out! Try not to over fertalize, and give them part shade!!! good luck!
Reply:Cut off all the dead flowers including the stem. Keep out of full sun.
Reply:Gerbera daisies are like any other daisy and would much prefer to be in the ground. If you don't have a yard then you might consider getting a larger pot because they like a lot of room to grow. A good potting soil like Miracle Grow would probably benefit as well. Oh, and potted gerberas don't like it too hot so you might need to give it some afternoon shade.
Where can I find Gerbera daisy decor for inside the home?
My kitchen theme is gerbera daisies, but I cant find anything but the actual flower. I loved Ericka's HOH room in Big Brother 7 and I would like to find out where they got the stuff for that room!!! Please help!
Where can I find Gerbera daisy decor for inside the home?
Target had Gerbera daisy stuff this past spring, I can't say if they still do, but they had plates and other tabletop stuff.... good luck :)
My friend just had gerbera daisies at her wedding and it was cute.
Reply:Here's a few links :
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/gerberdais...
http://www.silkflowersexpress.com/
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Where can I find Gerbera daisy decor for inside the home?
Target had Gerbera daisy stuff this past spring, I can't say if they still do, but they had plates and other tabletop stuff.... good luck :)
My friend just had gerbera daisies at her wedding and it was cute.
Reply:Here's a few links :
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/gerberdais...
http://www.silkflowersexpress.com/
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Is the gerbera daisy a annual or a perennial?
I bought a few of these a few years ago and one keeps coming back every year, however, at lowes today I saw some and the pot said annual. I thought annuals only last the season...do they have both types of gerbera daisies?
Is the gerbera daisy a annual or a perennial?
They vary but most are Z8 perennial and annual in colder areas. RScott
Reply:I believe they have both types. But usually it's an annual. Annuals do only last one season. (But if they are protected throughout the winter, and depending where you live they can come back) :)
Reply:What RSct said. Mine are sprouting - yay! spring!
Reply:Gerber daisies are annual in climates where it freezes hard every year. In moderate climates they are perennial, as well as a host of other flowers that are the same. I have read that if you dig them in the fall in a big clump of soil, wrap them in damp newspapers and keep them in a basement or area where they will stay cold but not freeze, and plant them out in the spring when the apple trees bloom, you will be able to carry them over from year to year in a colder climate.
Is the gerbera daisy a annual or a perennial?
They vary but most are Z8 perennial and annual in colder areas. RScott
Reply:I believe they have both types. But usually it's an annual. Annuals do only last one season. (But if they are protected throughout the winter, and depending where you live they can come back) :)
Reply:What RSct said. Mine are sprouting - yay! spring!
Reply:Gerber daisies are annual in climates where it freezes hard every year. In moderate climates they are perennial, as well as a host of other flowers that are the same. I have read that if you dig them in the fall in a big clump of soil, wrap them in damp newspapers and keep them in a basement or area where they will stay cold but not freeze, and plant them out in the spring when the apple trees bloom, you will be able to carry them over from year to year in a colder climate.
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