GERBERA

Common Name
Transval /Barberton or African Daisy
Grown through out the world
Origin: South Africa and Asia
Family: Asteraceae
Comprises 40 species
Half hardy and perennial plants
Gerbera jamesonii under cultivation
G.asplenifolia
G.aurantiaca
G.kunzeana
G.viridifolia
Plant
Stemless tender perennial herb
Leaves radical-petioled- lanceolate
Deeply lobed
Sometimes leathery
Narrrow at base and wider at top
Flowers
Colours: Yellow, Orange, Cream white, Pink
Brick red, Scarlet, Intermediate shades
Flower stalks are long,thin and leafless
Single
Double
Semidouble

Uses:
Flower arrangements
Garden display
Borders
Edges

Climate

Wide range of climate

Tropical and subtropical
Naturally grows under open conditions
Grown under shade and polyhouse
High Productivity-Superior quality
Export standards
Vase life
Temperature
Day 25-30 degree celcius
Night 16-12 ----,,-------
High or low temperature to threshold reduces yield

Media:
Soil+FYM+Rice husk(2:1:1)
Cocopeat
Can not tolerate waterlogged conditions
Well drained, light in texture
Mildly acidic (5.5-7.0 pH) suitable

Planting
Deep plough twice
Beds/Borders/Pots/Rock gardens
10x.60x.30