Watering management of Gerbera jamesonii

Gerbera jamesonii is sensitive to water. It can endure drought but not ponding. Watering needs to be operated 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 maintain sufficient water and properly wet the soil. The moment of watering can be selected in the morning. It is better to water once every 5-7 days. Whether to water or not depends on the weather and water shortage. Be careful not to accumulate water in the soil

During the vigorous growth period of Gerbera jamesonii, there is a large demand for water, and more watering is needed to keep the soil moist. In addition, when the temperature is high in summer, spray water to cool down, and when the growth is stagnant in winter, watering should also be controlled

In the flowering period of Gerbera, it is also necessary to water reasonably. A large amount of watering before flowering enables Gerbera plants to grow healthily. During the flowering period, watering should follow the principle of no drying, no watering and thorough watering. Pay attention not to water the central part of the plant

Fertilization management of Gerbera jamesonii

Gerbera prefer fertilizer. In addition to applying a certain amount of base fertilizer during planting, it needs reasonable fertilization during breeding

In the seedling stage of Gerbera jamesonii, fertilization can be applied once a week, mainly nitrogen fertilizer

During the vigorous growth period of Gerbera jamesonii, there is a great demand for fertilizer. Nitrogen fertilizer is the main fertilizer, and some phosphorus fertilizer, potassium fertilizer and fertilizer rich in other elements are appropriately added. The application of fertilizer should be reduced in summer and winter due to climate reasons

Before the flowering 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 period, a small amount of foliar fertilizer can be applied once a month< span>