Gerbera Daisy in 5-inch pot (any color flower)

Indirect sunlight, water twice a week

🌼 Gerbera Daisy – The Cheerful Color Burst Bloom

The Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) is a bright, joyful flowering plant loved worldwide for its bold, colorful blooms. Native to South Africa, it belongs to the sunflower family and brings instant vibrancy to gardens, balconies, and indoor arrangements.

🌿 Appearance

• Flowers: Large, round daisy-like blooms (7–12 cm) in vibrant shades of red, yellow, pink, orange, white, and bi-colors. The flower has a prominent central disc surrounded by neat petals.

• Leaves: Deep green, slightly fuzzy, and grow in a rosette at the base.

• Height: Typically grows 10–18 inches, making it ideal for pots and borders.

🌦️ Growing Conditions

• Light: Loves bright sunlight—full sun to partial shade.

• Water: Keep soil moist but never waterlogged. Water at the base to avoid fungal issues.

• Soil: Well-draining, rich, and slightly sandy.

• Temperature: Thrives between 20–30°C.

• Care Tip: Remove spent blooms to encourage fresh flowers.

🌱 Uses

• Ornamental: A favorite for home gardens, balconies, and landscapes.

• Cut Flowers: Extremely popular in bouquets and floral décor due to their long vase life.

• Aesthetic Appeal: Symbolizes happiness, innocence, and cheer, often used in celebrations and gifting.

⚕️ Herbal/Medicinal Uses

Gerbera Daisy is primarily ornamental and not traditionally used for herbal medicine.
However, NASA studies noted that it can help improve indoor air quality by filtering toxins like benzene and formaldehyde in controlled environments.