gerbera Llantwit Major

Little Gerbera (Gerbera mini) is a perennial of the family Asteraceae (Asteraceae). The resulting selection and crosses larger molds. In Poland, however, it is most typically grown on balconies just as one annual plant and after flowering thrown away and replaces it having new specimens. Miniature gerbera usually expands to 30 cm high and produces filed, but bushy habit. Leaves compared with Gerber Jameson tend to be of small size. Depending on the wide variety the plant blooms from different times - throughout the year. The flowers are reasonably 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 in contrast to direct sunlight. It can be put on the balcony when the temperature will not drop for more in comparison with 15-16 ° C. The optimal substrate is permeable and containing more humus - it's rather a universal ground for houseplants. Gerbera reacts badly to excess water (and that is susceptible to fungal ailments). Occasionally it's worth it low doses of pay for fertilizer for flowering vegetation. Reproduction at home is actually difficult - and from time to time succeeds by sowing seeds. In production environments Gerber spread mainly in vitro. The use of small gerberas The most suitable position for growing gerberas balconies are covered to protect it from heavy precipitation. Other species usually gerberas tend to be grown for cut blossoms.