Multicolour African Daisy flower: Want to decorate a small balcony with colorful flowers? Know the right way to plant African Daisy (Gerbera) in a pot, sunlight, soil, water and easy care tips, so that the plant always remains in bloom.
Colorful flowers not only add fragrance to the balcony but also change the look of the entire house. If your balcony is small, then buy colorful African daisies to give it a vibrant look. These can be easily planted in pots. Choose different colors instead of the same color. African Daisy is also known as Gerbera Flower. Know how to plant colorful African daisies and what things should be kept in mind.
Choose a sunny location for African Daisy
If you want to plant African Daisy in the balcony, then it needs 5-6 hours of direct sunlight a day. You can plant it in the balcony, window or terrace where it gets direct morning sunlight.
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How to use soil in pot?
Prepare the soil mix properly so that the African Daisy always blooms. For this you will have to buy some things from the nursery, which are easily available.
- 40% garden soil
- 30% cocopeat
- 20% vermi compost
- 10% sand
Which will be best, seeds or plants?
If you want to decorate your balcony immediately, then buy African plants with colorful flowers from the nursery. If planting from seeds, sow the seeds ½ inch deep and then spray lightly with water. Germination will occur in 7–10 days. If you water it once in 2-3 days in summer, the plant will keep producing colorful flowers. Add liquid fertilizer or vermicompost every 15 days. When the plant has dry flowers and leaves, keep removing them. At the time of flowering, it is important to give less nitrogen and more potash. You will find purple pink, yellow, white, orange flowers in the market. Choose the color as per your choice.
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