Gerbera Jameson: structure and secrets of growing from seeds
One of the most beautiful plants in the world is Gerbera Jameson. Its beautiful flowers have long been recognized by many florists as a necessary component of numerous compositions. This plant belongs to the category perennial, quite unpretentious to care for. Gerber Jameson is grown in greenhouses and greenhouse conditions. The inflorescences of this plant for their excellent external qualities are used to compose numerous compositions.
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Structural features of Jameson's gerbera
Gerbera Jameson is one of the most amazing and unique plants growing on our planet. This herbaceous plant belongs to the Aster family, whose representatives have long become the favorites of many amateur gardeners.
In addition to Jameson's gerbera, about 70 more varieties of this flowering plant have been discovered, each of which is individual and unique in its own way.
Description of the plant:
- In height, these plants can reach a height of sixty centimeters. Some peduncles of this genus, on the contrary, have a height of no more than thirty centimeters.
- Its beautiful flowers are very similar in shape to chamomile... The average diameter of such a flower is ten centimeters.
- Gerbera flowers are endowed with different colors and their shades. All this diversity pleases not only gardeners, but also ordinary passers-by.
- Blooms gerbera Jamson between May and August. All this time, beautiful flowers amaze and delight the eye.
- Another feature of Jameson's gerbera is the rather long flowering of the inflorescences. Therefore, many compositions with the participation of this plant do not fade for a long time. By the way, the fresh appearance of freshly cut flowers is characteristic of bouquets with Jameson's gerbera for a long period.
- The inflorescences of this plant sit on rather long peduncles. Therefore, it is so convenient to use them to compose various compositions. The smaller flowers of the inflorescences are built from petals that frame the basket.
In most cases, Jameson's gerberas are cut for the construction of various bouquets and flower arrangements by florists. Today it is difficult to imagine many flower shops without this plant, as it has long been recognized as one of the most popular and demanded by the population.
Propagation using seeds
Few people know how Jameson's gerbera reproduces. It turns out that this plant can be propagated using simple seedthat it forms. Get the seeds from these plants at home is quite problematic, since this process requires special conditions. It is best to purchase ready-made seeds, which are sold in many flower shops. When purchasing a bag of seeds of this plant, be sure to pay attention to the implementation time and the recommended growing periods. If the bag contains seeds that have expired, they may not sprout and then you can forget about the beautiful plants in the house.
Once you have purchased the necessary seeds, you need to prepare containers for sowing them.
Such containers can be ordinary flower pots or other devices. It is advisable to fill the pots with soil that has a coarse texture. This will contribute to the good conduction of moisture during watering to the roots of the plant, as well as stimulate the process of saturating the underground parts with oxygen necessary for normal growth.
Tips for growing Jameson's gerbera:
- Best sowing time seed Jameson's gerbera is a span starting in January and ending in March.
- The sowing algorithm is very simple: small depressions are made in the soil and seeds are placed in them.
- Then it should be covered with a small layer of soil.
- After sowing, it is advisable to water the soil with a small amount of water at room temperature.
- It is advisable to put containers with seeds in a warm place, and to accelerate the process of emergence, cover them with transparent glass on top.
- In order to ventilate the soil, it is recommended to remove the glass cover daily for a while, and then again cover the soil with the planted seeds with it.
- The optimal temperature conditions for the amicable emergence of seedlings of Jameson's gerbera are positive temperatures, with an average value of about 18 degrees. Temperature fluctuations in the direction of increasing or decreasing this indicator have a depressing effect on the emergence of seedlings of a given plant.
- You should also monitor the state of soil moisture, which must be maintained periodically.
- As soon as the first shoots appear, it is necessary to provide the plant with access to daylight or artificial light. This will help to activate the process of photosynthesis and stimulate growth.
It is imperative to carry out dive grown seedlings. This procedure should be carried out very carefully so as not to damage the root systems of neighboring plants. As soon as the seedlings are slightly hardened in the soil and grow up, they should be planted in individual pots. A pre-prepared potting soil mixture consisting of compost, peat and sand should be placed in the pots. Such a mixture will favor the active growth of plants and the process of forming buds on them.
Besides seed propagation, Jameson gerberas can be propagated by normal division.
It is advisable to carry out this process in early spring, when daylight hours increase significantly. The root system of the Jameson gerbera undergoes division. It is necessary to very carefully remove the plants from the container in which they grew and divide the root system with plants into several parts. The resulting parts must be planted in separate pots. Then the planted plants need to be watered well. This way you can get new Jamson gerbera plants in a short time.
Plant care rules
It is quite easy to grow Jameson gerbera plants, as they are completely unpretentious to care for. Therefore, this plant has long been recognized by gardeners as one of the most beloved.
The most necessary condition for its growth is the optimal temperature background of the environment.
The more comfortable it is, the more abundantly Jameson's gerbera blooms. In addition to the temperature background, Jameson's gerbera needs light. It is sufficient sunlight that affects the flowering time of its inflorescences. It is also worth remembering that direct sunlight is detrimental to this plant. They can be a source of leaf burns.
Watering flowers:
- In the summer time, exercise abundant watering Jamson's gerberas are needed daily, especially if there is a heat and drought for a long time.
- With the onset of the winter period, the amount of water for irrigation should be slightly reduced, since it no longer evaporates so intensely, and an excess of it can lead to waterlogging of the soil.
- It is necessary to monitor the state of moisture in the soil layer and periodically carry out watering.
The most favorable time to feed the plant is from March to October. At this time, once or twice within two weeks are recommended feeding... As a fertilizer for top dressing, complex formulations that are universal in action are suitable. These types of fertilizers contain several nutrients, which will definitely have a positive effect on the growth of Jameson's gerbera.
Plant diseases
Everything diseasesthat infect Jameson's gerbera plants have symptoms on their organs. It is by them that you can determine the type of her pest and provide correct and timely assistance.
In the event that yellow leaves appear on the plants, which over time begin to fall off, we can safely say that the plant is damaged by root rot. These signs are inherent in it. The reason for the appearance of this disease on a plant may be fluctuations in the temperature background to which it has undergone. In addition to temperature, root rot can be caused by abundant watering... In such cases, it is advisable to loosen the roots more often and drain the excess water. If you run a plant in this state, then it may die.
In order to get rid of the plant from root rot, watering with fungicidal preparations is often used.
You can buy these funds in specialized flower shops. The solution for irrigation should be prepared according to the instructions attached to the preparation. If this procedure did not provide your plant with the necessary assistance, then it is advisable to get rid of it. Otherwise, other plants growing in the vicinity of the diseased species may become infected and sick.
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