The proud beauty of gerbera: growing from seeds

Proudly holding the head of an African-beautiful gerbera.She could be a sister of Russian chamomile. These two flowers are very similar in appearance. Even there is a common way of reproduction of flowers such as chamomile and gerbera - growing from seeds.

In the wild, gerberas grow in Africa,China, Japan, Australia, South America and the island of Madagascar. There are about 70 species of this flower. Not only her appearance, but also her story is interesting. The botanist from Holland, Jan Gronowius, discovered the gerbera for European society as far back as 1717, but then it was not widely recognized. For the next 20 years she did not even have her own name, and then began to be named after the famous German physician Gerber. And for another hundred years she remained in oblivion, like a sleeping beauty, waiting for the hour of her triumph. All modern gerberas were selected selectively from two main species: the Djemson gerbera and the green Gerbera. Now this is one of the most popular flowers for a bouquet for any occasion.

Simple and terry, white, yellow, orange andpink - all this gerbera. Cultivation from the seeds of this plant in our days is quite common. Its height is from 25 to 60 centimeters. Flowers can reach in diameter 12-16 centimeters. Gerberas have a number of significant advantages. First, they do not require complex care. Secondly, the period of their flowering is quite long - from early spring to late autumn. Thirdly, they keep the freshness in the bouquet for a very long time.

Perhaps even at home, gettingflower "gerbera" from seeds. Growing it does not pose much difficulty. Seeds are sown in February or March in a light primer at a shallow depth and allowed to germinate at room temperature. The first shoots appear in a week or two. For constant growth, the flower is planted after the formation of the 4-5th leaf. Bloom such a plant not earlier than 10-11 months from the date of sowing. For gerbera, growing from seeds is the most favorable way of reproduction.

Many women are very fond of receiving gifts ina kind of flowers in pots. Gerberas can also grow in pots. However, only one kind of plant is suitable for this. Having received such a gift, it is necessary to follow a number of rules for caring for the plant "gerbera". Cultivation from seeds was the first step. Now you need to comply with the temperature regime and provide sufficient lighting. Gerberas love the bright sunlight. From late August to early March - a period of rest, when the flower builds up leaves. The optimum temperature for him during this period is 12-14 degrees. Gerber should be watered abundantly, but not excessively. If you follow these recommendations, then the rest of the year the plant will please abundant flowering.

In the climatic conditions of Russia, the best way toflower "gerbera" - growing from seeds. These flowers are planted in greenhouses, where they grow as a perennial herb. In conditions of open ground gerbera are annuals, as they are very tender and unable to tolerate winter cold. No, even the warmest shelter, will not save them from freezing.