Gerbera Flower Cultivation
Introduction
Gerbera is an important commercial flower belonging to the Asteraceae family. It was named after the German naturalist Traugott Gerber. In the international flower trade, Gerbera is one of the most popular "cut flowers" due to its bright colors and long vase life.
Varieties
There are about 40 species under the Gerbera genus. Among them, Gerbera jamesonii is the most widely cultivated. In Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute has developed two main varieties:
BARI Gerbera-1
BARI Gerbera-2
Climate
Gerbera is a hardy plant. It thrives in open fields in tropical regions and in greenhouses in subtropical or temperate zones. The ideal daytime temperature is 16–20°C, while nighttime should be 10–12°C. In hot weather, a 30% shade net imp...













