The latest planting methods and matters needing attention of African chrysanthemum

Gerbera is a hairy herb of the composite family. The flowers are colorful and gorgeous, with high ornamental value. It is now used for cutting flowers, potted plants and decorations, and is welcomed by many people. So how do you grow gerberas? What are the precautions? Today's small series brings you the planting methods and precautions of gerbera chrysanthemum. Let's take a look at it together!

1. Breeding methods

Gerbera available propagation methods are more, such as ramets, cuttings and seeding. If it is sowing and breeding, then spring sowing should be carried out around Qingming Festival, while autumn sowing should be carried out in September and October. Before sowing can be appropriate warm water soaking germination, after sowing temperature control at about 20 degrees, about a week later can germinate. Provide sufficient light for the seeds after germination, and divide the seedlings after the cotyledons are fully developed. When the seedlings grow two true leaves, they can be planted, preferably in May-June. Plants can flower about two months after planting.

2. Fertilizer and water management

Gerbera flowers year-round if it is grown under protected conditions. Therefore, the consumption of nutrients will also be very large, so we should pay attention to proper topdressing throughout the growth period of gerbera. Fertilizers are generally based on nitrogen, appropriately increase the proportion of phosphorus and potassium, and cooperate with appropriate medium and trace elements. Before flowering, we should pay attention to supplement potassium fertilizer, enhance the growth ability of stems and flowers, and increase the amount of flowers. The humidity should be kept at about 70%. After watering the planting water, wait until the soil is slightly dry before watering to ensure the normal growth of roots. Watering should be based on the principle of dry and thorough watering. In flowering, attention should be paid not to spray water in the center of leaf clusters to avoid flower bud rot.

3. Thinning leaves and buds

Gerbera is an annual flower, so we should pay attention to thinning leaves and buds. Too many leaves will lead to a decrease in the number of African chrysanthemums, but not too few, so pay attention to the peeling time. At the same time, the yellow leaves under the basal leaf clusters should be removed in time, and each branch should be stripped evenly to retain about three functional leaves. Then, during the seedling growth period, attention should be paid to removing the buds formed at the early stage to promote the vegetative growth of the plant. During flowering, if there are too many buds, they should be removed in time to ensure quality. At the same time, we should pay attention to factors such as market and season, and control the number of flowering branches.

4. Precautions

The first thing we should pay attention to is to control the temperature. The temperature suitable for gerbera growth is about 22 degrees. Do not exceed the range of 5-30 degrees, otherwise it will significantly inhibit the growth of gerbera. At the same time also pay attention to the temperature change, day and night temperature difference should be maintained at about 3 degrees, not too large, easy to appear abnormal flowers. Then pay attention to maintaining sufficient light, and the daily light time should be maintained at about 12 hours. If natural light is insufficient, then artificial light should be done. Light intensity and time will directly affect the amount of gerbera flowers, so everyone should pay more attention.

The above is a brief introduction to gerbera planting methods and precautions. Today's introduction is here, this article is for reference only, I hope to help everyone oh!