Gerbera is sensitive to water. It can endure drought but not standing water. Watering needs to be done correctly. Generally, it needs to be controlled according to the specific growth period or season.
In the seedling stage of Gerbera jamesonii, it is necessary to keep sufficient water and the soil is properly wet. The moment of watering can be chosen in the morning. It is better to water once every 5-7 days according to the weather and water shortage. It should be noted that the soil should not accumulate water.
In the period of exuberant growth of Gerbera, there is a large demand for water, and more water is needed to keep the soil moist. In summer, when the temperature is high, spray water to cool down, and in winter, when the growth is stagnant, water should also be controlled.
At the flowering stage of Gerbera, water it reasonably. A lot of water before the flowers, so that Gerbera plants can grow strong. In the flowering period, watering should follow the principle of no drying, no watering, and no watering to the center of the plant.
Gerbera is more fertilizer loving, in addition to planting, apply a certain amount of base fertilizer, in the breeding period need reasonable fertilization.
In the seedling stage of Gerbera jamesonii, fertilization can be applied once a week, mainly nitrogen fertilizer.
In the period of exuberant growth of Gerbera, there is a large demand for fertilizer. Nitrogen fertilizer is the main fertilizer, and some phosphorus fertilizer, potassium fertilizer and other elements rich fertilizer are added appropriately. In summer and winter, due to climate reasons, fertilizer application should be reduced.
Before the blooming of Gerbera, a large amount of fertilizer can be applied. In order to promote the blooming of Gerbera, more potassium fertilizer can be applied. When Gerbera enters the flowering stage, fertilization can apply a small amount of foliar fertilizer once a month.
