Gerbera Daisy Plant: Best Indoor Oxygen Plant

Days are getting hot and Covid is hitting back in different parts of the world. People are lacking oxygen and are facing the severe result i.e. death. It reflects the importance of each and every plants for humans.

Then why not to think about high oxygen providing plants with most attractive flowers? Gerbera Daisy plant is highly known for the colorful blooms with the secret feature of providing a high level of oxygen at night.

 

Introduction

The Gerbera Daisy plant is a type of flowering plant that originated in Africa and is highly known for its bright colors and a pleasant aesthetic. These species are popular all over the world for its high aesthetic value (decorative purpose). The flower of Gerbera comes up with different colors like red, orange, and yellow.

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Genus Name Gerbera
Botanical Name Gerbera jamesonii
Native area South Africa
Plant type Perennial
Mature Size 10-18 in tall, 3-4 in wide
Soil Type Rich, moist, well-drained
Soil pH Acidic (5.5 to 6.5)
Bloom Time Summer through fall
Flower color Yellow, Pink, Orange, Red
Toxicity Non-toxic

Although Gerbera Daisy plant can be planted in both indoor and outdoor environments; this is more popular as a houseplant to make the homes more pleasant, vibrant, and beautiful. Indoor Gerberas are very simple and easy to cultivate as we can manipulate the suitable weather too inside our home. 

 

Gerbera Daisy Plant Basic Knowledge

1. This plant is known for its gorgeous flower. The blooms is visible on the top of the tall single stem. Additionally, this plant grows beautifully, slightly fuzzy that looks beautiful next to another bloom.

2. Depending upon the variety, it can grow a lot with various colored flowers. It can reach between 8 and 24 inches in maturity.

3. Gerbera flowers is a perennial one.

4. According to the U.S Department of Agriculture, the suitable climate zone for this species is 8-11 which should be considered if planting it outdoor.

5. Arrangement for organic matter rich soil with suitable climate is necessary for blooming of this plant and producing amazing flowers.

6. If people wish to keep Gerbera Daisy in the garden, make sure to do it in the spring when it is warm enough. This plant cannot tolerate frost so be careful while planting outdoors. In addition also not to wait till it gets too hot.

 

Indoor Care to grow Gerbera Daisies

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1. Gerbera Daisies require an unusual combination of bright light and moderate temperature. Bright sunlight in the morning is effective but make sure that the plant is protected from the bright light in the daytime.

2. Gerbera Daisies can tolerate cool temperatures too, but they can’t survive in the temperature above 21 C (70 degrees F).

2. If the plant is located in indirect light, then be sure it gets light all day.

3. Provide sufficient water a soon as the top inch of the soil is dry.

 

Varieties of Gerbera Daisy

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1. Jaguar

It consists of a variety of colors such as Jaguar Pink, Jaguar Deep Orange and Jaguar Fall Colors Mix. 

2. Karoo

It consists of large flowers of around 5-inches wide with pink centers surrounded by white color.

3. Revolution Red Gerbera Daisy

Revolution Red offers large red flowers on a plant that blooms earlier than the other gerbera daisies.

4. Volcanoes

It has big, bright-orange blooms with a band of yellow color around the center that adds pop.

 

How to Grow Gerbera Daisies from Seed?

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It’s very normal to find out Gerbera Daisy plant in the pots. It could be propagated by 2 ways: 1) cuttings and 2) Seed.

A. From cuttings:

– Fill the small container with 3 inches of potting soil for each stem cuttings in it and cut 6-8 inch Gerbera stem.

– Clear the stem from flowers and buds and dip it into rooting hormone for its proper growth.

– Plant it into the potting soil and remember to keep the soil moist but not wet.

– Finally place the container in bright and indirect sun until it establish and rooted themselves (10-14 days).

 

B. From seeds:

But, most people might also prefer to grow from seed because people can choose from a wider range of types and colors. Also, a seed is the cheapest way. 

1. Start the seed indoors, around 12-18 weeks before your last frost date. To transplant, use peat or paper tools so that you can plant directly in the garden.

2. Press the seeds into the soil simply so that the light can reach them.

3. Place the plastic over the pots to keep moisture, keep them in a sunny place about 70 – 75 degrees Fahrenheit and wait around 2 – 4 weeks to ensure seed germination.

4. Transplant your plants outdoors after the frost period.

5. If people are planning to bring the daisies on overwintering, then sink a pot into the ground and lift it out to make it less disruptive of the roots.

6. Remove the dead flowers to keep the plant blooms. If daisies get bushy then, remove some of the clustered leaves to allow more light.

 

Requirements

1. Light: Provide morning sun in warmer zones and the full sun in the cooler areas. Don’t plant the daisies near the stone wall or the foundation that will reflect the heat to the plant.

2. Soil: Start your seed with organic rich soil. Maintain the pH level of the soil around 5.5 – 6.5. If the pH is too low, then the black spots or patches will appear on the leaves.

3. Water: Requires regular watering around 1-inch per week. Avoid overwatering this plant during the winter season.

4. Temperature and Humidity: Gerbera Daisies prefer cooler temperatures around 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit, and indirect full bright sun.

5.Fertilizer: It depends upon the quality of the soil. To keep it blooming all the summer season, monthly feeding with a water-soluble chemical fertilizer or adding organic compost around the roots is recommended.

 

Common Pest and Diseases

Whiteflies, Spider mites, Thrips, and Aphids all feast on Daisy’s leaves. Make sure to keep your plant healthy and monitor them regularly.
Remove the damaged leaves and infested Leaf-miners. Crown rot, root rot, and Powdery mildew can affect the plants when the soil is regularly wet. Thus, keep the soil dry between watering but avoid not watering for so long which makes it more dry that it causes stress and wilt.

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Interesting Facts About Gerbera Daisy plant 

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Flowers are the best creations of mother nature that spread love, essence, and joy in lives. Gerbera are known for the most gorgeous flowers that bloom in different varieties of colors. Daisies are perfect for every type of occasion. Here are 10 Interesting facts that must be known by the people who are planting or ready to plant Gerbera daisies.

1. Gerbera Daisy gets its name from a German Botanist and a medical doctor Traugott Gerber.

2. Gerbera is popular in its unique colors.

3. Daisies are known as amalgamation i.e. collection of 100 flowers of different sizes.

4. Symbol of purity and innocence.

5. Gerbera is in love with the Sun and tends to move towards it. Wherever the sun goes, Daisies faces it and follows it. 

6. Daisies inhale carbon dioxide and exhale a large amount of oxygen at night. 

7. Gerbera is the top most used flower in the bouquets and arrangements in the world. 

8. Gerbera Daisy flowers stay the same and don’t dry when flowers are cut up to 14 days on average. 

9. Well-known to remove formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and benzene from the air.

10. Gerbera is not found in blue color. There will be only artificial blue Gerbera Daisy. 

 

Frequently asked questions

1. How much sun do Gerbera daisies require?
Plant your Daisies in well-drained rich soil. They required at least four hours of sun per day. To make them thrive and flower, plant your daisies in sun regularly.

 

2. Why do Gerbera Daisies Wilt?
Due to lack of nutrients. Keep them more in sun or put them near a sun-facing window. Change your watering process. Too little or too much watering is the common cause of wilting or drooping.

 

3. Is a Gerbera Daisy a pet-friendly plant?
Blooming with different shades of color is extremely popular and it’s absolutely a pet-friendly flower that the pet parents can safely adore.

 

4. What is the best fertilizer for Daisies?
As recommended by The University of California- Fertilize your plant once a month while blooming. Use a fertilizer that includes manganese or iron.

 

5. Do Daisies come back every year?
Gerbera Daisies come back every year in the tropical climate.

 

6. When to plant the Gerbera outside?
Plant the Gerbera outside during the early spring where they receive full sunlight and consist of well-drained and moist soil.

 

7. When to split the Daisies?
Split the daisies in the autumn season when the plant isn’t blooming.

 

8.When to transplant the Daisies plant?
The best time to transplant the daisies every year is in the spring season that allows the roots system to take before the winter.

 

I hope this article will definitely encourage you to plant the Gerbera Daisy plant. Let us bloom our surroundings and encourage our friends and families to bloom their houses with Gerbera daisy plants.

Stay safe, Stay tuned and keep supporting us to know more about natural facts.

 

References-

Gerbera Daisies: Plant Care & Growing Guide (thespruce.com)

How to Grow Gerbera Daisy | Better Homes & Gardens (bhg.com)

Gerbera.org

Interesting facts about gerberas | Just Fun Facts

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  1. A very interesting article. I thought they were part of pilea peperomioids. These nasturtium grow like weeds where I live in southern part of South Africa. The only problems are snails. They are hardy and face drought conditions well. We don’t get frost. I love them xx

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