“How to create a beautiful mini garden with gerberas?”
Learn about gerbera flowers
Outstanding characteristics of gerbera flowers
Gerbera, also known as Gerbera L., is a flower belonging to the Asteraceae family, commonly native to Africa, South America and tropical regions of Asia. This flower has a herbaceous stem, 20-40cm tall, unbranched, and leaves are 10-15cm long, about 4-7cm wide, shaped like elongated pinnate feathers, with thin hairs on the back. Gerbera flowers are shaped like daisies, with two types of petals: tongue-shaped and tubular, with the flower center in the center.
Method of growing gerbera flowers
1. Tissue culture: Use the tissue culture method to ensure uniform and pure varieties, as well as the ability to grow strong, healthy, disease-free, slow to degenerate and have large, beautiful flowers.
2. Sow seeds: Choose to buy seeds from a reputable store and nurse them before planting, ensuring quality, disease-free, firm and firm.
3. Root separation: Choose a seedling with a height of 11 – 15 cm, a root collar diameter of 2 – 3 mm and with 4 – 5 leaves. Seedlings need to be healthy, have shiny green leaves, and have well-developed roots.
Gerbera growing methods require careful care and control to ensure good growth and flowering.
Choose suitable soil for gerbera flowers
The soil is suitable for gerberas
To grow gerberas, you need to choose loam, well-drained soil, with a pH of 6 to 6.5. You can mix planting soil consisting of ½ soil, ½ coconut fiber, ½ manure, and add microbial fertilizer and organic fertilizer. Before planting, the soil needs to be treated to remove pathogens. Use Formomalin 40% or Viben C 50BTN mixed according to the specified ratio and cover with plastic for 1-2 days. Or you can also use Soilmix organic pre-mixed clean soil derived from natural organic ingredients with an exclusive formula from Monrovia. Soilmix planting soil uses completely clean, imported organic materials for outstanding quality.
Fertilizer and soil treatment
Microbial fertilizer rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and amino acids helps balance nutrition during plant growth and development. You can use organic fertilizers such as manure, chicken manure, vermicompost or NPK fertilizer. Before planting, fertilize with lime and dry for 15-20 days to treat pathogens in the soil. After 4 weeks of planting, apply top dressing and foliar fertilizer to stimulate growth. Fertilize in the morning or evening when the temperature is not too high and water after fertilizing to help the fertilizer dissolve and absorb better.
Prepare necessary tools and materials
Necessary tools
- Hoes, shovels, knives, scissors
- Flower pots
- Pruning comb
- Mesh cover
- Spray mist
Necessary materials
- Land for growing flowers
- Organic fertilizer
- Gerbera seeds
- Coconut fiber
- Microbial fertilizer
Preparing the necessary tools and materials is an important step to begin the process of growing and caring for gerberas. Tools such as hoes, shovels, knives, and scissors will help you in the process of taking care of plants. Flower pots and pruning combs are also important tools to create the best conditions for the growth of gerberas. Materials such as flower potting soil, organic fertilizers, seeds and microbial fertilizers also play an important role in providing nutrients and the best growing environment for plants.
Plan the garden design
When you decide to grow gerberas in your garden, planning the design is important to create a lush and beautiful living space. First, you need to determine a specific location in the garden to plant gerberas. Make sure the place you choose has enough natural light and is not covered by too much other vegetation. You also need to consider creating a harmonious and balanced composition in the garden so that the gerbera can enhance its beauty.
Steps to plan a garden design:
- Determine where to plant gerberas in the garden
- Create a harmonious and balanced layout for the garden
- Calculate the number of gerbera plants to plant based on the area and purpose of use
Soil care and fertilizer for gerbera flowers
Soil care for gerbera flowers
Gerbera soil needs to be well-drained and rich in organic matter. You can mix planting soil consisting of ½ soil, ½ coconut fiber, ½ manure, and add microbial fertilizer and organic fertilizer. Before planting, the soil needs to be treated to remove pathogens. Use Formomalin 40% or Viben C 50BTN mixed according to the specified ratio and cover with plastic for 1-2 days. Or you can also use Soilmix organic pre-mixed clean soil derived from natural organic ingredients with an exclusive formula from Monrovia.
Fertilizer for gerbera flowers
Fertilize the soil for growing gerberas with lime and let it dry for 15-20 days to treat pathogens. After 4 weeks of planting, apply top dressing and foliar fertilizer to stimulate growth. Fertilize in the morning or evening when the temperature is not too high and water after fertilizing to help the fertilizer dissolve and absorb better. You can use organic fertilizers such as manure, chicken manure, vermicompost or NPK fertilizer.
Choose a coordinating type of gerbera
1. Combine gerbera flowers with wild chrysanthemums
Combining gerbera flowers with wild chrysanthemums will create a colorful and colorful flower picture. Wild chrysanthemums often have bright colors and unique shapes, making them a great highlight for your living space. You can grow gerberas and wild chrysanthemums together in pots or flower gardens to enjoy the delicate and luxurious beauty they bring.
2. Combine gerberas with carnations
Carnations have a unique shape with beautiful small petals and vibrant colors. When combined with gerberas, they create a perfect combination of youthful beauty and nobility. Try planting gerberas and carnations together to create a sparkling and classy living space.
3. Combine gerbera flowers with roses
Roses have always been a symbol of romance and nobility. When combined with gerberas, roses create a unique harmony, bringing romantic beauty and luxury to the living space. You can combine gerberas and roses in pots or the garden to enjoy the delicate and noble beauty they bring.
Create a highlight for the garden with gerbera flowers
Add color and freshness
Gerbera flowers not only make the garden brilliant but also create a special highlight with their freshness and delicate colors. With flowers in a variety of colors and shapes, you can create unique and eye-catching accents in your garden.
Unique landscape design
Gerberas can also be used to create unique and beautiful landscape designs. You can arrange them in different floral patterns, creating unique and attention-grabbing images. Try combining gerberas with other plants and flowers to create wonderful natural paintings in your garden.
Preserve and maintain gerberas in the garden
Preserve
– To preserve gerbera flowers in the garden, you need to choose a location with adequate light but avoid direct sunlight in the afternoon.
– Soil for growing gerbera flowers needs to have good drainage to avoid waterlogging.
– Use pots or containers with drainage holes to create the best conditions for plants to grow.
Maintenance
– Water gerbera flowers according to the principle of “water shallowly, water thoroughly” to avoid waterlogging and death.
– Prune branches and leaves after about 3-4 months to maintain photosynthesis and remove pest-infected and old leaves.
– Regular observation and early detection of signs of pests are necessary to take timely prevention measures.
Take advantage of small spaces to create a mini garden
1. Choose the right type of tree
If you have a small space like a balcony or terrace, you can take advantage of this space to create a lovely mini garden. First, choose small plants suitable for narrow areas such as weeds, mini plants, small flowers, or climbing plants. This will help create a cool green space and create a highlight for your home.
2. Arrange space reasonably
Arrange the space so that it is harmonious and creates a comfortable feeling when looking at it. You can use flower pots, flower shelves, or decorative lights to create highlights and uniqueness for your mini garden. Choose decorative items that suit your personal style and preferences to create a unique and impressive space.
Enjoy the beauty of a mini garden with gerbera flowers
Design a mini garden with gerbera flowers
You can enjoy the exquisite beauty of gerbera flowers by designing a mini garden at your home. You can use Monrovia M-series plastic pots to grow gerberas, creating a cool and vibrant green space right on your balcony, terrace or outdoor area. Decorating a mini garden with gerbera flowers will make your living space fresh and lively, while also creating a sophisticated and luxurious highlight for your home.
List of popular gerbera varieties
If you are looking for popular gerbera varieties to plant in your mini garden, here is a list of some popular gerbera varieties:
1. Gerbera jamesonii: This type of gerbera has vibrant colors and is the perfect choice to create a highlight for your mini garden.
2. Gerbera viridifolia: This type of gerbera flower has a unique green color and will bring novelty to your living space.
3. Gerbera hybrida: This type of gerbera flower has a variety of colors and is suitable for decorating a mini garden according to your own style.
Growing gerberas in a mini garden not only brings exquisite beauty but also helps create a relaxing living space and close to nature.
To summarize, to create a mini garden with gerberas, you need to prepare suitable soil, take regular care and choose flowers that grow well. This not only creates a green highlight for your living space but also brings joy and relaxation to you. Start implementing your ideas today!
