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Why Don't My Gerber Daisies Rebloom?

Gerbera, or gerber daisies, are widely grown flowers native to South Africa. This plant, known for brightly colored flowers often grows as an annual. As a perennial, it will survive from one year to the next in the right climate.
  1. Reason

    • The most common reason that a gerber daisy does not survive long enough to rebloom is that harsh winter temperatures kill the plant. Additionally, deadheading and providing gerbers with adequate sun and water helps encourage blooming.

    Climate

    • You can grow gerbers as houseplants, provided you give them adequate water. The plants prefer temperatures around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Light

    • Gerbers thrive when exposed to sun for six to eight hours a day. Provide artificial light, or keep potted gerbers in a sunny windowsill. Outdoors, plant in a sunny location. These plants require protection from strong afternoon sun.

    Water

    • Gerbers prefer moist soil at all times. Mist plants regularly to keep the soil moist, but avoid wet, soppy soil, which will rot Gerber roots.