How to propagate gerbera and what to pay attention to

Gerbera reproduction method

The main ways of propagating gerbera are sowing, cuttings and division. The natural way of reproduction is sowing.

Tissue culture propagation of gerbera is currently the main method of propagation. The seedlings propagated by tissue culture are of high quality, have a fast reproduction speed, and can be produced all year round.

Gerbera breeding time

Gerbera reproduction requires choosing a warm season, otherwise extreme climatic conditions will affect the smooth germination of seeds. It is best to do it in spring and autumn every year, and the survival rate will be higher.

Gerbera propagation method

Gerbera division propagation

If you find that there are multiple suckers growing on the mother plant of gerbera, you can use sharp scissors to separate them one by one and plant them in different pots.

Gerbera cutting propagation

Gerbera daisy can be propagated through rhizomes. Select a suitable mother plant, remove it from the pot, cut off the main trunk from the intact rhizome, and remember to remove all the leaves. Place it in a special container with preset temperature and humidity. If things go well, the rhizomes of the gerbera will sprout new buds after about half a month.

Gerbera seed propagation

Before sowing gerbera, the seeds need to be soaked in warm water for more than 12 hours to speed up the germination. After drying, they are scattered in the soil. The distribution should not be too dense, and enough space should be left for each seed to grow. Plants propagated by sowing have strong roots and strong adaptability to the environment.

Notes on breeding of gerbera

Gerbera prefers an environment with plenty of sunlight and needs about 12 hours of light during its growth period. If the light cannot meet this requirement, artificial lighting can be used, generally at 3500 lux per square meter. At this time, it should be noted that the light supplement should be carried out after 30 days of potted maintenance.