Gerbera Daisies: Not Good Long-Term Indoor Plants

Meg wants to keep gerbera indoors in sunny spot with late afternoon shade.

Gerberas are poor indoor plants unless kept only while flowering, then discarded.

Outdoor sun intensity >> indoor light. Gerberas need intense light.

Enjoy outdoors or as temporary indoor color.

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