Notes on Dividing Gerberas – Barry Schoch Tools you will need: Pointed secateurs (for snipping) Sharp knife 2-3 buckets Forefinger and thumb Why divide? Even if blooming, gerberas need dividing. You should split at least every second year, especially if in pots. If crowns get woody the blooms will be shorter and the plant will end up not flowering in the long term. Dividing can be done at any time but October is the best time so that divisions are being established coming int