Gerbera Daisy Care: Long-Lasting Velvety Blooms for Bright Windowsills

Botanical Name: Gerbera jamesonii

Gerbera daisy care is so easy, it's no wonder these eye-catching flowers have become must-have houseplants. You'll find colorful gerbera daisy plants popping up in florist shops in spring and summer.

Big, velvety gerbera flowers are showy and long-lasting.

Held on thick, leafless stems above large, deeply veined leaves (~6 in / 15 cm long, soft and furry underneath).

Colors range from soft pink, white, pale yellow to bright pink, orange, purple, red.

Newer hybrids are compact and produce up to 6 blooms at once.

Let the Sun Shine In Put your gerbera on a bright windowsill with some direct sun. Growing on a patio works if temps don't exceed 75°F (24°C).

Drench and Dry Water thoroughly. Avoid dry pockets around roots causing wilt. Water until it drains out, discard saucer water. Don't water again until top 1 inch (2.5 cm) is dry.

Give Gerbera Some Air Good air circulation prevents leaf spot fungus—brown spots with light borders on leaves. Isolate affected plants, remove bad leaves. Treat with leaf spot fungicide if needed.

Gerbera Daisy Care Quick Reference

Origin: South Africa

Height: Up to 2 ft (60 cm). Dwarfs: 6–12 in (15–30 cm).

Light: Bright light to full sun

Water: Water thoroughly, allow top 1 inch (2.5 cm) to dry between waterings

Humidity: Average room humidity

Temperature: Cool to average, 55–75°F (13–24°C)

Soil: Peat moss-based potting mix

Fertilizer: Feed every 2 weeks while blooming with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half

Propagation: Division or seeds