Zinnias bloom for over a hundred days, and in pots they can be grown into a colorful flower cluster

The small flower introduced below has an extremely long blooming period. The key is that it is very easy to care for, and it blooms readily. Propagation is also very simple, seed propagation has a particularly high germination rate, and its flower colors are very rich. Planted together in one pot, it can be grown into a colorful flower cluster.

Its name is zinnia, also called hundred-day chrysanthemum. As the name suggests, it can bloom for a hundred days, and it is suitable for pot cultivation or growing in the ground.

I. Growing environment

Zinnias like a warm and humid environment. In tropical and subtropical regions, they can be grown as perennial herbaceous small flowers, and they can keep blooming through summer and autumn. They have strong adaptability to the environment and are simple to care for. Given proper light, they will bloom continuously.

II. How to grow them so they bloom more

1. Pinch off the tips frequently

Zinnias grown in pots can be pinched back frequently, as this can make the plant shorter and produce more flowers. Generally, pinch out the growing tip once when it grows to 4 true leaves, and then pinch again after it grows to 15 cm.

After the flowers fade, be sure to remove the spent flowers promptly. This can promote a second round of blooming and also reduce the loss of nutrients.

2. Water and fertilizer care

The key point of fertilizing is before blooming. Properly supplementing with monopotassium phosphate can help it produce more flower buds, and the flowers produced will also be larger and more vividly colored.

When potting, you can appropriately add decomposed organic fertilizer at the bottom of the pot. After planting, you can water with carbendazim as a drench to disinfect and sterilize.

Regularly pinch the growing tips to dwarf the plant, which can also promote the formation of more flower buds. While pinching, appropriately water with carbendazim to avoid the breeding of pathogens, and apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before the blooming period.

3. Proper light

Zinnia care requires relatively ample light. In summer, potted plants can be slightly shaded to avoid long periods of direct sun exposure.

Summer is the peak growing season for zinnias, so fertilizer and water need to be replenished frequently. During the blooming period, reduce watering appropriately to avoid excessive water causing bud drop.

4. Prevent pests and diseases

For potted zinnia care, the growing environment must be well ventilated and have ample light. Avoid shading. This can prevent the plant from becoming leggy and can also prevent the occurrence of powdery mildew.

In warm regions, they can be planted year-round. The most suitable sowing temperature is around 20 degrees, and they will germinate one week after sowing. After 60 days of caring for the seedlings, they will bloom.

In summer on rainy days, you can try propagation by cuttings. Cut off a section of stem, remove the lower leaves, and care for it in a shaded, ventilated place.