How to grow and care for Zinnia elegans Jacq.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Zinnia elegans Jacq.
Zinnia elegans Jacq. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
13C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
flowering
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Asteraceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent and in all climates, except Antarctica.
🌺 Flower
The central and surrounding flowers bloom closely together, creating the appearance of a single flower that resembles a head shape. This type of flower arrangement is called a capitulum.
water
How to water Zinnia elegans Jacq.
How often should I water?
check Zinnia elegans Jacq. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Zinnia elegans Jacq. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Zinnia elegans Jacq. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
13~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Zinnia elegans Jacq. at home, make sure the temperature is 13~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Zinnia elegans Jacq. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Zinnia elegans Jacq. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Asterales, Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Zinnia, Species: Zinnia elegans Jacq.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Zinnia |
| Species | Zinnia elegans Jacq. |
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