How much do you know about Zinnia?

Xiaoju went to the mountains in the next village and saw a small patch of zinnia. She thought it was wild, but then she found out that it was planted by someone. She didn’t expect that there are such people who love flowers in the mountain village. It’s respectable. . This zinnia is also called zinnia, also called "sunflower", which represents long-lasting friendship. The flowering period is relatively short and only blooms in a short summer. So this kind of flower plant called "sunflower" should be How to maintain it?

Zinnia likes a warm and dry growing environment with sufficient sunshine. It is thicker and grows happier in the sun, so it is called "sunflower". As for the temperature, the conditions for its flowering are quite demanding. It will enter the dormant period when it is above 30 degrees or below 12 degrees, so the most suitable temperature for its growth is around 20 degrees.

Zinnias are highly resistant to drought, but they do not like waterlogging and are afraid of waterlogging. They are prone to root rot in rainy seasons, so when maintaining potted plants, you must keep zinnias out of the rain. In terms of watering, it is not advisable to water it thoroughly. It is best to maintain a dry soil environment. Too much watering will be detrimental to its growth.

When preparing the soil for zinnia, attention should be paid to it. It should not be hardened, airtight, or undrained. Otherwise, the plants will be slender and the flowers will be small, which will affect the appearance. I personally use a mixture of organic nutrient soil and sand for zinnias. You can try it.

If you do not buy them directly for maintenance, but sow them with seeds, it is recommended to sow them in the spring. Just sow the seeds directly into the pot soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil. During this period, the soil remains slightly moist, and roots and germination will soon take hold.

Zinnias do not have high requirements for fertilizers and can grow and bloom even without fertilizing. However, if you want to keep blooming and extend the flowering period, it is recommended that you add some nutrients. Topdress every half a month or so so that the nutrients are replenished so that the flowers bloom more vigorously and the plants grow stronger.

When you go to the flower market, don’t let go of the zinnias you see on the road, you deserve them! For flower friends who want to buy zinnias, I recommend planting them in spring and autumn, when the climate is suitable and suitable for potting.