No gerbera plant blooms forever. That's not a big deal if new flowers are constantly developing. It only becomes a problem when new buds dry out before they bloom or no flowers appear at all. In most cases it is due to incorrect care.
How do you properly care for over-flowered gerberas in a pot?
To care for faded gerberas in pots, the location should be bright, cool and protected from the wind. The plant needs sufficient moisture, but not waterlogging. Fertilize them carefully weekly and move them outside in summer.
Properly care for a gerbera in a pot
Gerbera is one of the sensitive houseplants. It reacts to errors in care or location with dried flowers and simply dies.
The right location
Gerbera only thrives in a location that meets many conditions:
- Bright but not too sunny
- Cool but not too cold
- Airy but protected from the wind
It is not so easy to fulfill all the conditions in the flower window. 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 won't get any draft.
It is best to take the houseplant outdoors in summer. Place them on the balcony or terrace in a bright, airy place protected from the wind. A place in a cool but frost-free hallway window is a good alternative for overwintering.
Water enough but not too much
As a tropical plant, the gerbera needs sufficient moisture. The earth should never dry out completely. Waterlogging must never occur.
Always water the gerbera from below and place the pot slightly elevated in a saucer. Then excess water can drain away better.
Especially when the temperatures inside or outside are very high, it helps to moisten the potted plant daily with water from a spray bottle (€27.00 on Amazon).
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 reacts by drying out the flowers.
Tips & Tricks
Older gerbera plants in pots no longer bloom as extensively as young plants. So collect seeds or divide the roots in good time so that you can always put abundant flowering plants in the flower window.