ZINNIA LILIPUT MIXED
DESCRIPTION
Zinnia lilliput flower comes in
different colors, shapes, and sizes some look like dahlias and some have
daisy-like flowerheads. Zinnia is a very easy-to-grow and fast-blooming flower
and is the primary choice for beginners to grow. You can easily grow zinnia in
your home garden, terrace garden, or balcony. It creates an awesome look for
your garden and is also a favorite of butterflies. Buy the best Quality Zinnia
Liliput Mixed Color Flower Seeds Online at the best price from www.storeflix.in with a Good Germination rate and
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About
this item
- Number of Zinnia Liliput Mixed Color Seeds: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Sowing season: Throughout the year (spring, summer, and
winter)
- Sowing method: Direct or Seedling transplant
- Germination temperature: 21-26°C
- Germination Time: 4 to 10 days from sowing
- Blooming Time: 45-70 days (Late spring to frost)
What
size grow bag is best for Zinnia?
Liliput
Zinnia Growing Season In India
Zinnias lilliput prefers warm
climates and can grow in any season but spring, summer, and winter are the
perfect times to sow zinnia seeds. You can plant zinnias when the weather is
warm, from February to April or August to December.
How
To Grow Zinnia From Seeds
Sow the lilliput zinnia seeds
directly as it does not like to transplant when the soil temperature is around
21-26°C. Take a pot, fill it with potting mix and
sow the zinnia seeds in the soil at a depth of about ¼ inch and 5-8 inches
apart. Water the potting soil gently through a watering can
and keep the soil moist until germination. Zinnia lilliput seeds germinate
quickly, in about 4-10 days.
Best
Fertilizer For Zinnia
- Add Phosphorus-rich
fertilizer once a month during the
blooming season (summer to frost) to encourage more flowers. Always dilute
fertilizers with water then apply.
- You can also add cow manure
or vermicompost during the zinnia growing season.
Zinnia
Plant Care Tips
Soil – Use fertile, organic matter and well-draining soil to plant
zinnias. A soil pH of around 5.5 to 7.5 is ideal for growing zinnias.
Water – Zinnia needs proper watering before maturity. You can water
1 inch per week and keep the soil moist as consistent moisture is the key to
successful zinnia growth.
Sunlight – Daily 6-8 hours of sunlight is good for zinnia.
Temperature – The minimum day temperature for growing Zinnia is 16°C and
the optimum temperature for growing zinnia ranges from 23-28°C.
Common pests and diseases – Pests such as spider mites and caterpillars attack the
zinnia plant, and diseases such as powdery mildew and bacterial wilt affect the
plant. These diseases develop when the leaves are wet and the plants do not get
a proper space. You can use neem oil to
protect your zinnia plants from insects.
Liliput
Zinnia Blooming Time
Zinnia is a fast-blooming flower plant.
It blooms from late spring to frost. Usually, it takes 45-70 days from
planting.
Zinnia
Special Features
- Common name – Zinnia
- Scientific name – Zinnia
- Height – 6 to 36 inches
- Level of growing – Easy
FAQ
Why
is my zinnia dying?
Zinnia dies due to lack of water,
when the plants get less water they begin to wither and then die. So keep the
soil of your zinnia plants moist and check that they are not dry.
How
do you keep zinnias blooming?
To keep zinnias blooming they need
proper sunlight, water, and regular fertilizer and trimming.
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purposes only. Actual products may vary in shape or appearance based on
climate, age, height, etc.
