gerbera Chelmsford

Small Gerbera (Gerbera little) is a perennial of the family Asteraceae (Asteraceae). The resulting selection and crosses larger molds. In Poland, however, it is most generally grown on balconies being an annual plant and after flowering disposed of and replaces it with new specimens. Miniature gerbera usually develops to 30 cm high and produces filed, but bushy habit. Leaves compared with Gerber Jameson usually are of small size. Depending on the assortment the plant blooms on different times - throughout the year. The flowers are relatively large (Wed 7-8 cm), yellow, pink, red or orange. The fruit is achene. Growing miniature gerberas The plant prefers brilliant, airy balconies and terraces, although he does not like direct sunlight. It can be put on the balcony when the temperature won't drop for more when compared with 15-16 ° C. The optimal substrate is permeable and abundant with humus - it's rather a universal ground for houseplants. Gerbera reacts badly to excess water (that's susceptible to fungal conditions). Occasionally it's worth this low doses of account fertilizer for flowering crops. Reproduction at home will be difficult - and often succeeds by sowing seeds. In production environments Gerber disseminated mainly in vitro. The use of smaller gerberas The most suitable spot for growing gerberas balconies are covered to protect it from heavy precipitation. Other species usually gerberas usually are grown for cut plants.