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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