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Precautions for cultivating zinnia

Last Update ：2024.10.26

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What to do if Zinnia has pests or diseases

When growing zinnias, in addition to daily maintenance, including temperature, light, etc., you also need to pay attention to some frequently occurring problems. How to deal with them?

What to do if zinnia grows too long

What to do if zinnia grows leggy

When zinnia grows, leggy growth will occur, the growth of the plant is uncontrolled, and flowering will be affected. At this time, you can put some effort into maintenance, lower the temperature and reduce nitrogen fertilizer. You can also remove the flower buds when they grow, which can limit the height.

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What to do if zinnias are lodging

When cultivating zinnias, taller varieties are easier to lodging, but be careful not to top the seedlings when they are growing. It is best to wait for the seedlings to grow taller and build a support to prevent them from lodging. In addition, during maintenance, proper watering and fertilization are needed to ensure sufficient nutrients. Another point is that when planting zinnias, do not plant them continuously, as this can easily cause the plants to fall over.

How to shape zinnias

When cultivating zinnias, in order to make them more ornamental, some styling modifications are needed. The first step is topping. The blooming of zinnias is closely related to topping. Proper topping can increase the number of flowers and dwarf the plants. In addition, after the zinnia flowers wither, the remaining flowers need to be removed in time, so that the flowers will bloom better next year.

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What should I do if Zinnia has diseases and insect pests

< p>When cultivating zinnia, you need to worry about the invasion of pests and diseases. Generally, some of the diseases and insect pests that occur in zinnias include white spot disease, black spot disease, mosaic disease, as well as damage from pests such as aphids or parasites. When it is found that Zinnia has diseases and insect pests, it must be sterilized and disinfected in time, and the diseased parts must be removed. In addition, prevention must be taken.

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