Gerberas are among the flowers most commonly found in colorful bouquets. Their beautiful colors match almost all other flowers. This is how you properly care for gerberas in the vase so that you can enjoy the beautiful flowers for a long time.
How do I care for gerberas in a vase?
To properly care for gerberas in a vase, cut them at the right stage, pay attention to cleanliness, add little water to the vase and change it frequently. Cut the stems regularly and use Blumenfrisch for the water.
Buy or cut gerberas at the right time
If the gerbera is cut too early or too late, it is not suitable as a cut flower. Only buy gerberas if the outer tubular flowers are already open but the inner ones are still closed. If all tubes are fully bloomed, the cut flowers will only last a short time in the vase. If all the tubular flowers are still closed, there is a risk that the flower will not bloom at all.
Pay attention to cleanliness
The delicate, hairy stems offer a good target for bacteria and germs. Therefore, ensure it is clean if you want to enjoy your gerbera bouquet for a long time.
- Wash the vase well
- Fill with fresh water
- Add some fresh flowers
- Water level in the vase maximum five centimeters
- Change water frequently
Don't put too much water in the vase
If the water level is too high, the long stems of the gerbera rot. Therefore, only fill the vase with a little water so that the stems are no more than two to three centimeters in the water. This prevents the stems from rotting.
Check the water level regularly. Do not add water, but replace all the flower water. This will stop the spread of putrefactive bacteria.
Mix some fresh flowers into the watering water. Add some powder every time you change the water.
Cut stems more often
Gerbera's delicate stems tend to become soft in the vase. This happens when the water supply to the flowers is blocked because the water-carrying veins in the stem are blocked by bacteria or rot.
Prune the stems regularly. Use a sharp knife and make a longer diagonal cut to allow the stem to absorb more water.
Tips & Tricks
Gerbera flowers are so decorative that they also look good individually. Combine a stalk of brightly colored Gerbera with some binding greenery such as a fern leaf or a stalk of ornamental asparagus.