Gerbera  (Gerbera jamesonii) are commonly grown for their bright and cheerful daisy-like flowers. They originate from South Africa and come in various sizes and colors, including pink, yellow, salmon, orange and white, with flower sizes anywhere from 2 to 5 inches (2 to13 cm.) across. There are many gerbera daisy cultivars available, bred for their color and flower shape (single, double or multiple petals). For better results in how to care for a gerbera daisy plant, choose a variety that’s compact, as flower stems will be sturdier on compact plants, and one that suits the pot size or planting bed you will be growing in. Growing gerbera daisy plants is possible from seed, seedlings or division. Seed is the cheapest method, but seeds must be sown immediately because they lose viability quickly after opening. Keep in mind seeds may also not be true to form. Gerbera is also important commercially. It is the fifth most used cut flower in the world (after rose, carnation, chrysanthemum, and tulip). It is also used as a model organism in studying flower formation.