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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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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!
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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!
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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
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