Gerbera

Description: Gerbera L., is a genus of ornamental plants from the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It was named in honor of the German ... more

Gerbera ... naturalist Traugott Gerber, a friend of Carolus Linnaeus. / The Gerbera is one of the finest perennials for producing long-lasting cut flowers. It is a spectacular choice for flower beds, patio containers, window boxes, or can be used as a houseplant. In cooler areas it can be treated like an annual. In pots it can grow easily indoors during winter.

Newest Review: ... transplanting a full grown plant into a larger pot.The best position for growing Gerbera Daisies is in full sunlight to ... more

... ensure maximum flower production.The plant needs to be kept moist but taken care not to be over watered. They are very hardy and not easily attacked by pests.I use a mild soapy water once a month or fortnight to wash the leaves and this keeps the germs and pests away, quite effective and there is no need to use any other pesticide which has its own adverse effect especially with children around. By taking basal cuttings from the plant one can grow new plants. But the easiest and the most economical method of growing new ...more

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Gerbera: Very ornamental in ones garden or home (818 words)
by - written on 25/09/08 (Very useful, 1066 readings)
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The genus, Gerbera comes from the name of an 18th-century German naturalist, Traugott Gerber. Gerbaras popularly also known as Hilton daisies or African Daisies ,are native to South Africa.They are perennial flowering plants with very attractive blooms that come in bright shades of pinks, red and orange .They are the fifth most popular flower in the world. They are extremely popular in the flower business as they have a long vase life, Right upto a week or more if proper care is taken. The flowers are very attractively colored and striking.The more popular colors are different shades of Red,Orange, different shades of pink,Yellow, white , cream ... Read the complete review

Its a south African daisy (465 words)
by - written on 07/06/07 (Very useful, 1369 readings)
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It’s a daisy, members of the Compositae family. The gerbera is a tender perennial. The gerbera named after a German doctor was introduced to England from South Africa in 1878 by Robert Jameson. This first flowered in Norwich, then Cambridge botanical gardens and Kew. In the last 20 years it has become a popular plant and easily available. There are over 200 varieties of Gerberas. Gerbera flowers circular /disc shaped usually have thin petals each flower has many petals. There are single and double flowered varieties, some petals have frilly edges. The flowers come in many colours yellow, orange, reds pinks, white but no blue flowers. In some of the species ... Read the complete review

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