Zinnia.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

1 to 3 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 11

Floración

Early summer to first frost

Cuidados

Plant these in a spot with plenty of sunlight and good air circulation to keep powdery mildew away. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage the plant to keep producing new flowers. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate overwatering or poor drainage.

Riego

Water at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry and prevent fungal issues.

Abonado

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month to support heavy blooming.

Poda

Pinch off faded flowers to keep the plant tidy and promote more growth.

Trasplante

As annuals, these are typically grown in the ground and do not require repotting.

Suelo

Well draining fertile soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

10 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 60%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Annual, completes its life cycle in one season.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is non toxic to humans.

Niños

The stems are somewhat brittle, but there are no specific ingestion or handling hazards for children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The rough, hairy leaves can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can trigger mild reactions in those with severe seasonal allergies.

Comestibilidad

While not toxic, these are grown for ornament and may be treated with pesticides.

Cómo identificarla

• Brightly colored daisy like flower heads
• Opposite lance shaped or oval leaves
• Sturdy upright branching stems
• Rough textured foliage

Altura

0,3 a 1m

Anchura

0,2 a 0,45m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

red, pink, orange, yellow, white, purple, 3 a 12cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery Mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves caused by high humidity and poor air circulation.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring

Cuidados en invierno

These are annuals and will die with the first frost, so simply remove the spent plants from the garden.

En maceta

They grow very well in pots, provided the container is at least 25 centimeters deep.

Plant them in groups to create a dense display that shades out weeds.

Buenas compañeras

• Garden cosmos — They share similar light and water needs and look beautiful together.
• Caléndula — These make a classic, colorful pairing in summer borders.

Especies parecidas

• Zinnia haageana — It is a smaller, more compact relative with similar cultural requirements.

Ciencia

Familia

Asteraceae

Género

Zinnia

Orden

Asterales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Mexico and Central America

Conservación

This plant is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in open, sunny areas where it can quickly establish itself during the warm season.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, colibríes

Usos

cut flowers, pollinator gardens, bedding plants

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Do I need to deadhead my zinnias?

Yes, removing faded flowers helps the plant focus energy on producing new buds.

Can I grow zinnias in pots?

Absolutely, they thrive in containers as long as they have good drainage.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name honors Johann Gottfried Zinn, who brought the plant to Europe. The species name elegans refers to the elegant appearance of the blooms.

Bueno saberlo

• Zinnias are members of the Asteraceae family, related to sunflowers.
• They were named after the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn.
• Cutting the flowers encourages the plant to produce more blooms.