Zinnia cultivation methods and precautions

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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Temperature: It can be between 15 and 30 degrees. In summer, it should not exceed 30 degrees. In winter, try to keep it above 15 degrees. Watering: Just keep the potting soil from being completely dry, and don’t water too much. Lighting: Place in a well-lit location. Soil: Choose fertile, loose soil. Propagation: can be done by seeding. Repot: once every two or three years is enough.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Between 15 and 30 degrees is more suitable for zinnia. And because it is a plant that is neither cold nor high temperature tolerant, the temperature needs to be adjusted in summer and winter. In the summer, it’s best not to go above thirty-five degrees. In winter, try to keep it around fifteen degrees.

2. Watering: Zinnia is a comparison A drought-tolerant plant, it is afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, just keep the potting soil from being completely dry and don't water it too much. However, in summer, because the temperature is higher and evaporation is faster, you can water a little every day. In winter, water as little as possible.

3. Light: It is a very light-loving plant . During its growth period, even full sun is fine. Direct light will not harm it. Therefore, try not to place it in a semi-shady place, let alone complete darkness.

4. Soil: Its main requirements for soil are nutrients aspects and breathability. Fertile and loose soil is best.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Reproduction: Reproduction can be done by sowing. The seeds should be plump and need to be sterilized after selection. The substrate should be fertile and loose, and should also be sterilized. After that, the seeds can be sown. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to choose the "on-demand" method. After sowing, cover with a layer of soil. Then, keep the temperature at 21 to 23 degrees to facilitate germination.

2. Repotting: Because it does not require soil It is too high, so it is generally not necessary to repot it every year. However, it won’t work if you don’t change it for a long time. Generally speaking, it can be replaced every two or three years. At the same time, try to trim the roots as much as possible.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Disease: The main disease that threatens zinnia is "Zinnia White Star Disease". It causes some brown spots to appear on the leaves of the plant. It mostly damages the lower half of the leaves. Zinc can be used for prevention and control. At the same time, these infected leaves need to be cut off.

2. Pests: Pests occasionally appear, such as "aphids" "wait. Households can use washing powder mixed with water to get rid of them. Omethoate solution can also be used.

4. Other questions

1 , Flower language: Its flower language is different according to the color. If it is white, it means "kindness"; if it is yellow, it means "daily greetings".

2. Can it be grown at home: Put it at home It's more suitable and looks good.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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