jueves, 8 de enero de 2015

Top tips to help you achieve success with your having the Gerberas


Starting

You should start planting from seeds or from seedlings in the spring or early summer. If you bought the seeds and grow them in a small pot
Locate the pot in a sunny window that is. Turn it every few days to achieve the right growth.

Acclimatization

Transfer the seedlings to larger seedlings or directly to your garden pots. It is important to gradually bring your plants outdoors to get used to being outdoors . Try growing them in the first place on the porch, to get used to the temperature changes more easily.
If you are placing the seedlings in pots is to be approximately 13 cm / 5 " in diameter. Keep them away from direct sunlight , the more you must provide them sunlight indirectly because Gerberas love and need the sun.
If you're going to place in the garden , you should plant them in soil that is properly drained and excavated .
Place Gerbera daisies in a cool , airy and light in the garden area. Avoid direct sunlight because it can cause sunburn in plants.
However, Burke 's Backyard says Gerberas also grow in full sun, which is why it is advisable to experiment with different spaces, environments and types. Your local conditions , be well .
It is very important that the daisies are in a warm climate , . Whether inhabit and have sown in a cold climate, you must protect from frost and cold winds
Be sure to keep the top above 1 -2cm / 1 " from ground level to prevent disease .
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As Gerberas watering?

Water it when you can see the buds of the plant. The flowers will be formed after a few months. The constant irrigation encouraged to have larger flowers.
You can water them freely with water during the warmer months and warm. While you watering sparingly during winter and cold waves.
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Gerbera daisies prefer the land of beach, you can add a little sand from river to land if you do not have this.
They are also known as Transvaal daisy or Barberton Daisy.
Varieties such as "Happipot" can grow on a shelf in the window.
The Gerbera daisy plants reach a height of about 30 cm / 12 ".

Warnings

The Gerbera daisy plants are susceptible to fungal diseases (stem rot or Phytophthora attacks).
This will happen more often if the land where the crops are empadada or has a very poor drainage.
Keep well-drained soil and remove every part sick regularly.
Gerberas are very intolerant of cold winter conditions. Carry flowers to an indoor space during the cold season might seem like a wise decision, but it is likely that the move makes the plant suffers a stress.
The Gerbera daisies are almost as intolerant to heat and cold, under a hot sun light, perhaps begin to rot and wither. The leaves of the plants from becoming perhaps a greenish black color and are not healthy, this is a visible sign that the plant is trying to adjust to their new surroundings.
Keep the soil of a Gerbera Daisy moist but not wet inside, and pruning the leaves begin to turn black and withered. These daisies grow best under the bright morning sun in rich, well-drained soil.


 
Bacterial putrefaction causes stem Gerbera daisies legions develop black line around the earth.
The putrefaction completely weaken the plant, stunt the growth of the flower and can be fatal. Black root putrefaction is caused by pathogenic fungi that reach the plant roots.
Damaged roots have difficulty absorbing moisture and nutrients it needs Daisy, and this could result in his death. Black putrefaction gets its name because of the damage it causes, when present, causes the roots turn black.
Treatment
The best method of treatment for bacterial putrefaction of the stem is controlled. Avoid damaging the stem Gerbera Daisy during this transplant to prevent putrefaction.
You can also use fungicides to treat it. Prevent wilting and other viral diseases keeping the bedding clean and free of debris Gerbera daisy. Fusarium wilt can not be effectively managed by fungicides.
The warm temperatures are ideal for fusarium wilt, which causes a discoloration marro
This wilting is created by a virus that may be present in the young offspring before being permanently transferred to the garden.

Remove all affected plants wilt before the virus to spread to other areas of the garden.

The care of gerbera

The Gerbera is a beautiful flower, full length, but to enjoy its beauty, you must follow a series of care, and we want some tips for damages you enjoy it.

Gerberas belong to the family of "Composite" and are native to southern Africa. It is a herbaceous, perennial growth and rosette-shaped plant. It is known by the nickname of "African Daisy"

The cultivation of Gerbera in a pot has always been in the greenhouse, so it is important not directly exposed to the sun, which does not mean you do not need good lighting, as it is essential to flower properly and with vivid colors and intense . Therefore, the best location for the Gerbera is as close to a window, especially in the winter where the days are shorter.



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Watering should be moderate, but not too often to prevent waterlogging or drought, as the Gerbera respond badly to sudden changes. You should never over watering your flowers. Must be paid with a fertilizer rich in potash, since the issuance of flowers will promote and maintain the plant resistant to possible diseases. These fertilizers must also contain micronutrients to prevent deficiencies, especially iron, which is characterized by yellowing of the leaves.

The idea is temperature 17 to 25 ° C, with a slightly elevated relative humidity.

Regarding pests and diseases that may suffer Gerbera home should not worry because it is often marketed in perfect condition. Being a plant that is in the home, not usually infected with pests outside so their life cycle is accomplished smoothly. However, in case of any pest or disease (spider mites, aphids on the flowers ...) formulated a treatment with a triple action being marketed appear sufficient.

This care is if the plant is potted. If enjoyed as fresh flowers (here we can find a beautiful bouquet of gerberas), their care is limited to water change every other day, cut the stem an inch each time the water change is done and add a preservative to the vase water.

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