gerbera Portstewart

Little Gerbera (Gerbera minuscule) is a perennial from the family Asteraceae (Asteraceae). The resulting selection as well as crosses larger molds. In Poland, however, it is most usually grown on balconies being an annual plant and after flowering disposed of and replaces it along with new specimens. Miniature gerbera usually develops to 30 cm high and produces filed, but bushy habit. Leaves compared with Gerber Jameson are of small size. Depending on the range the plant blooms with 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 shiny, airy balconies and terraces, although he does not like direct sunlight. It can be wear the balcony when the temperature will not drop for more than 15-16 ° C. The optimal substrate is permeable and rich in humus - it's rather a universal ground for houseplants. Gerbera reacts badly in order to excess water (and that is susceptible to fungal ailments). Occasionally it's worth it low doses of fund fertilizer for flowering crops. Reproduction at home is actually difficult - and occasionally succeeds by sowing plant seeds. In production environments Gerber disseminated mainly in vitro. The use of tiny gerberas The most suitable position for growing gerberas balconies are covered to shield it from heavy precipitation. Other species usually gerberas are grown for cut plants.