Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Top 100 Amazing Gerbera Flower Photo Collection

About Gerbera Flower 




Gerbera is a genus of plants in the Asteraceae. It was named in honour of German botanist.



Gerbera is native to tropical regions of South America, Africa and Asia. The first scientific description of a Gerbera was made by J.D. Hooker in Curtis's Botanical Magazine in 1889 when he described Gerbera jamesonii, a South African species also known as Transvaal daisy or Barberton Daisy. Gerbera is also commonly known as the African Daisy.

Gerbera species bear a large capitulum with striking, two-lipped ray florets in yellow, orange, white, pink or red colours. The capitulum, which has the appearance of a single flower, is actually composed of hundreds of individual flowers. The morphology of the flowers varies depending on their position in the capitulum. The flower heads can be as small as 7 cm diameter or up to 12 cm .


Gerbera is very popular and widely used as a decorative garden plant or as cut flowers. The domesticated cultivars are mostly a result of a cross between Gerbera jamesonii and another South African species Gerbera viridifolia. The cross is known as Gerbera hybrida. Thousands of cultivars exist. They vary greatly in shape and size. Colours include white, yellow, orange, red, and pink. The centre of the flower is sometimes black.



Gerbera is also important commercially. It is the fifth most used cut flower in the world  It is also used as a model organism in studying flower formation.



Gerbera contains naturally occurring coumarin derivatives. Gerbera is a tender perennial plant. It is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, but resistant to deer.





     

Monday, June 6, 2016

Gerbera Collection




Gerbera Collection



How to Grow Gerbera Daisies



Growing gerbera daisy plants is possible from seed, seedlings or division. Seed is the cheapest method, but seeds must be sown immediately as they lose viability quickly after opening. Keep in mind seeds may also not be true to form.











 Gerbera Daisy Planting Guide


 Plants thrive in a position with full sun and sandy soil. A little compost added at planting will encourage good flower growth. With newly sown seeds, a well-draining propagation mix is a must, as is bright indirect light.

 Crown rot is a common problem with gerbera daisies, which is caused by planting the crowns too deeply. The crown should be visible above the soil and allowed to dry out between each watering. Plants can be mulched, but care must be taken that mulch does not cover the crown. If you live in a wet or humid climate or have heavy soil, try planting in well-draining pots instead.
















How to Care for a Gerbera Daisy Plant

 Gerbera daisies are susceptible to fungal diseases, although older varieties less so.
 Make sure you plant them with adequate spacing and in high light areas.

Water in the morning so leaves can dry out during the day to lessen the risk of rot and fungal diseases.
                   
Gerbera daisy care can also be enhanced by using a micro-nutrient liquid fertilizer such as a seaweed or fish emulsion.
Keep an eye out for caterpillars and leaf miners too. Spray, if needed, with an organic spray such as pyrethrum or neem oil.
Growing gerbera daisies can have some challenges, but it is a wonderful reward when those big, happy flowers bloom.






















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