- 1). Lift the gerbera daisy plant from the ground using a garden shovel. Be careful to lift the whole root mass and not cut into the roots with the shovel.
- 2). Shake most of the soil away from the roots so that they are exposed. Lay the plant on the ground and slice through the crown and roots with a sharp knife. Cut the plant into two or three 6-inch divisions, depending on the size of the crown. Plan to divide the gerbera daisy every two years to prevent crown rot.
- 3). Trim away half of the leaves from each of the divisions using the pruning shears. Reducing the foliage demand on the roots will enhance the success of the division.
- 4). Plant the divisions immediately by sinking them into prepared holes at least 12 inches apart in your garden and firming the soil around the roots. Make sure the crown is slightly above the surface of the soil.
- 5). Water the new transplanted gerbera daisies immediately after planting and then continue to water with about 8 oz. of water every couple of days to keep the roots moist until you notice new growth emerging. Allow the soil to dry out during the growing season between waterings if rainfall is scant.
- 6). Fertilize the propagated divisions every month during the growing season with a balanced 14-14-14 fertilizer.
- 7). Divide each of the new transplants after two years of growth.
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