If you want your Gerberas to truly thrive, picking the right spot is half the battle. This goes for whether you’re keeping them as happy houseplants or planting them out in your garden beds.
Gerberas Indoors
If you’re growing your Gerbera as a houseplant, you’ll want to find the brightest spot in the room. Here’s the trick: they crave sunlight, but they can’t handle the intense, direct heat of the midday sun. Since they’re a bit sensitive to getting scorched, it’s a good idea to keep them a little bit back from the window glass so they don’t overheat.
Gerberas in the Garden
When planting Gerberas outside, the same sunlight rules apply—lots of light, but try to give them some relief from that harsh afternoon sun. You also want to make sure they’re sitting in nutrient-rich soil. These plants are hard workers, and they need plenty of “fuel” from the ground to keep those iconic, colorful blooms coming all season long.
To recap, the perfect home for a Gerbera is:
- As bright as possible
- Protected from direct midday sun
- Tucked into rich, fertile soil
