Gerebra daisies are lovely
flowers which are known for colorful blooms ranging in pink, purple, white and
blue. You must have noticed this flower in bouquets and vases gracing tables at
home. It is preferred in floral arrangement due to its long lasting blooms and
strong stalks. Generally gerebra has yellow disc made up of florets (a disc is
made of number of florets – small flowers) at the center. Gerebra can be grown as
annual as well as perennial. They add a pinch of color in autumn and summer
gardens. The plant’s height ranges 1 – 5 feet depending on the variety.
Propagation
Gerebra are propagated
from seeds mostly. Gerebra seeds germinate quickly upon finding good condition. You
can start them in early winter or late spring (Nov / Dec). Seeds would require adequate
sun light for germination. Sow 2-3 seeds in each container / pot. Soil should
be well drained and moist. Cover the container with plastic bag so that required
moisture level could be maintained in container. Within 2 weeks seeds will
germinate. Now move the saplings in direct sun location as Gerebra grows well in
direct sun light.
You can propagate Gerebra by dividing it in early spring when plant is actively growing or late fall when
they have stopped blooming. Dig up the plant and divide roots into 2-4 sections
and plant into another containers.
Gerebra can be grown from
cuttings too. Take cuttings just above the nodes on stem and plant in
containers. Cover the containers with plastic bag to retain moisture in it.
Container
Use a small to medium
sized container as they grow to a limited height. Container should have adequate number of drainage holes so that
plant is not water logged.
Soil
Gerebra is grown in
well drained soil. You can use loamy soil enriched with organic matter like
dried leaves, manure and vermiculite. Vermiculture enhances fertility level of soil.
Sun
/ Temperature
Gerebra is sun loving
plant. Provide them as much as light possible by keeping in direct sun
location. They can be grown in partial shade location but number of blooms will
be less.
Watering
Water regularly, keep
the soil moist. They have high water requirements. Do not over water the plant
as it can induce root rot.
Fertilizer
Feed plants with liquid
fertilizer when plant is actively growing and blooming.
Caring
Gerebra is susceptible to
aphids, mealy bugs and spider mites. Keep an eye on them and treat the plant
immediately.
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