No gerbera plant blooms forever. That's not too bad if new flowers are constantly developing. It only becomes a problem when new buds dry up before they bloom or no more flowers appear at all. In most cases it is due to improper care.

Proper care for gerberas in pots

Gerbera is one of the sensitive indoor plants. It reacts to errors in care or location with withered flowers and simply dies.

The right location

Gerbera only thrives really well in a location that meets many conditions:

  • Bright but not too sunny
  • Cool but not too cold
  • Airy but sheltered from the wind

In the flower window, it is not so easy to meet all the conditions. Above all, the place must not be too warm. The plant resents the blazing sun at midday. She also doesn't like it when she's too close to the wall or next to other plants. However, you will not get a draft.

It is best if you bring the houseplant outside in the summer. Place them on the balcony or patio in a light, airy, sheltered spot. A place by a cool but frost-free hallway window is a good alternative for hibernating.

Water enough but not too much

As a tropical plant, the gerbera needs sufficient moisture. The soil should never dry out completely. Waterlogging should never occur.

Always water gerberas from below and place the pot slightly higher in a saucer. Then excess water can run off better.

Especially when the temperatures inside or outside are very high, it helps to moisten the potted plant with water from a spray bottle every day.

Fertilize - but carefully

Fertilize the gerbera regularly once a week. But use less fertilizer than recommended on the packaging. The plant cannot tolerate too much nutrients and responds by drying out the flowers.

tips and tricks

Older gerbera plants in pots no longer flower as extensively as young plants. So collect seeds in time or divide the root so that you can always put plenty of flowering plants in the flower window.

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