Gerbera jamesonii Watermelon

Gerbera Daisy

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Vibrant semi-double daisy blooms in pink-red hues, dark green rosette foliage. Popular cut flower and pot plant requiring bright light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Gerbera Daisy
Family Asteraceae
Genus Gerbera
Species Jamesonii
Variety Watermelon 2073
Origin South Africa / Hybrid Cultivar
Blooming Continuous spring to autumn indoors, year-round with supplemental light
Leaf Color Dark green, grey-green underside
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based, well-draining potting mix with perlite. Avoid heavy clay.

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Watering

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Water at base to avoid crown rot and fungal issues.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect to direct morning sun. Low light reduces flowering significantly.

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and lower yellow leaves promptly to prevent disease spread.

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 45
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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