Gerbera Micro Mini winter mixed Color - Flower bulbs

Common name:- African daisy, Transvaal Daisy, Barberton Daisy.
Height:- 15 to 45cm
Flower Color:- Orange flower, Red gerbera daisy leaves are rich green in colour, funky in shape and curly on the sides.
Boom time:- Red gerbera daisies are considered perennial flowers in warm areas and annual ones in places where winter is involved. Naturally, red gerbera daisies bloom only during springtime, but they can be found all year long in florist shops.
Difficulty level:- Easy
 
Description:-
It is also known as African Daisy.1 packet contains 50 seeds of Gerbera Micro Mini - Bulbs.
These beautiful blooms are perfect for any occasion (or for no occasion!) and for any region! It, s widely recognized that sending coloured Gerbera Daisies represents different emotions, similar to what each rose colour means.
Gerberas are easy to care for, whether in a vase/pot inside, or planted/potted outside.Gerbera flowers are popular daisies that feature large, colourful blooms. Though they re commonly sold potted as gifts, they can make wonderful additions to any flower garden. Plus, when you grow your own gerbera flowers, you ll be able to make beautiful cut flower arrangements.Family: AsteraceaeThe name of the red gerbera is native to Africa, Madagascar, South America and Tropical Asia. Also known as the African Daisy, as well as Barberton Daisy and Transvaal Daisy, its name comes from the 18 th century German naturalist, Traugot Gerber.
 
Planting And Care:-
Make sure your red gerbera daisies are watered properly
Leave time for the soil to dry before you water them again, keep the soil moist, not too wet
Also, remove any dead head immediately after you notice it, as new blooms should be encouraged
Place your gerberas in a sunny windowsill where they can get approximately six hours of sunlight per day
Find a semi-shaded area outside if you are growing them outdoors -- a shaded patio or veranda is ideal
Expose your gerberas to average local temperatures
Avoid temperatures above 70 degrees Fahrenheit, if possible, since heat may cause your gerberas to stop blooming
If you can t provide your gerberas with a shaded outdoor area, move them indoors during the hottest hours of the day
Water your gerbera plants in the morning
Avoid wetting the flowers -- moisten the soil that the pants grow in
Allow the soil to dry before watering again
Avoid over watering your gerberas as this may trigger poor flower growth and root or crown rot
Fertilize your gerberas every other week during the spring and summer flowering period
Use a water-soluble fertilizer that s rich in potassium and phosphorous
Mist the leaves of your gerbera plants with water at least once a week to increase the humidity and prevent red spider mites
Remove old, discoloured leaves and faded flowers and stems to maintain your gerbera plants, prevent fungus infections and to encourage new growth
 
Gerbera Micro Mini Mixed Color Care:-
Planting transplants from a garden store or nursery is the best way to plant gerbera daisy, as the plants are undependable and difficult to propagate from seed
Gerbera daisies thrive in well-drained soil improved by the addition of 2 to 3 inches of compost or manure
While the plants tolerate full sunlight, they perform at their best when exposed to morning sunlight and afternoon shade
When planting gerberas, ensure the crown of the plant - the point where the main stem joins the roots - is planted about 1 inch above the surface of the soil
This step is critical as gerberas tend to suffocate if the crown is buried
 
Sunlight:- Place your gerberas in a sunny windowsill where they can get approximately six hours of sunlight per day. Find a semi-shaded area outside if you are growing them outdoors - a shaded patio or veranda is ideal.
 
Watering:- Water thoroughly, then allow top 1 inch (2.5 cm) to dry out between watering.
 
Soil:- Check the soil of the site. If it is heavy or clay-like, you will need to amend it with compost, peat moss and sand. Gerbera flowers grow best in areas with slightly sandy, well-drained soil.
 
Temperature:- Cool to average 55-75F/13-24C.
 
Fertilizer:- Feed every 2 weeks while in bloom with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
 
Harvest Season:- Gerbera plants starts flowering in about 3 months after planting.Harvesting is done,when outer 2 to 3 rows of disc florets are perpendicular to the stalk.To improve the flower life,flower stalk should be soaked sodium hypochlorite(6 to 7 ml/ltr of water)for about 5 hour