A Quick Guide on Caring for Gerbera Daisies

Whether it's someone's birthday or celebrating your anniversary with your significant other, gerbera daisies are versatile flowers you can give to someone. Their sun-shape appearance adds a fantastic touch to a garden. Gerbera daisies are also well-known for their long lifespan, making them a perfect choice as an everlasting flower.

These flowers are always available in flower shops, hence their nickname, "The Flower That Never Dies." One advantage of gerbera daisies is that they require little maintenance. However, this doesn't mean you'll just leave them in a vase and not bother caring for them. 

If you want your gerbera daisies to last long, here's how you care for them.

How to Care For Your Gerbera Daisies

1. Put the Flowers in a Vase with a Base: Put the gerbera daisies in a smaller vase. Fill the jar with liquid up to the base. This works by ensuring the flower is in the water and allowing the excess water to drain.

2. Clean the Vase: If you have a vase with a single layer of pebbles on the bottom, throw them away and purchase a fresh new layer. Gerbera daisies need a lot of water to grow, so the pebbles must be completely dry.

3. Replace the Water Regularly: If the water in the vases smells, you must drain it. A good practice is to change the water every two days.

4. Change the Potting Soil: Gerbera daisies will eventually rot if the soil is kept wet for too long. If you’re caring for a rooted plant, you should replace the soil every month.

5. Keep Them Away from Direct Sunlight: Some people think that direct sunlight is good for gerbera daisies. However, too much light and heat exposure will cause the leaves to wilt, turn brown, and die. Gerbera daisies need to be in a room with good ventilation because it's prone to mildew and mould.

6. Make Sure the Flowers Are Dry: Gerbera daisies are sensitive to moisture. Make sure the leaves are dry before watering the flowers again. A trick is placing the flower higher, allowing the water to run off.

7. Arrange the Flowers However You Like: Gerbera daisies are beautiful flowers no matter how you arrange them. However, if you want to ensure your flower stays longer, consider placing them in a vase with a narrow opening. The flowers may wilt a bit, but you will extend their lifespan.

Find Your Flowers a Suitable Home

Your gerbera daisies should have a healthy, suitable environment to grow. Without the right environment, gerbera daisies won't live long. A good practice is purchasing fresh flowers, finding a practical vase, and placing it where you want it to grow.

If you're buying flowers online, make sure you have the right vase and a suitable spot for them to ensure they beautify your home for a long time.

Final Thoughts

Before calling a flower delivery near your area, remember that gerbera daisies are not challenging to take care of. However, as with all plants, you still must take good care of your daisies to ensure their health. After all, it's always nice to have flowers in your home.

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