Things to note when growing zinnias

What to do if zinnia grows too tall

When zinnia grows, it will become too tall, the plant's growth will be uncontrolled, and it will affect flowering. At this time, you can put some effort into maintenance, lower the temperature and reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer. You can also pick the flower buds off when they grow, which can limit the height.

What to do if zinnias fall over

When growing zinnias, taller varieties are more likely to fall over, but be careful not to pinch the seedlings when they are growing. It is best to wait until the seedlings grow taller and then put up a support to prevent them from falling over. In addition, during maintenance, appropriate watering and fertilization are required 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 growing zinnias, in order to make them more ornamental, they need to be shaped. The first thing is to pinch the flowers. The blooming of zinnias is closely related to pinching. Proper pinching can increase the number of flowers and dwarf the plants. In addition, after the zinnia flowers wither, you need to remove the remaining flowers in time so that they can bloom better next year.

What to do if zinnia has diseases and pests

When growing zinnias, you need to worry about the invasion of pests and diseases. Generally, some diseases and pests that may occur to zinnia include white star disease, black spot disease, mosaic disease, as well as damage caused by pests such as aphids or parasites. When you find that zinnias have diseases and pests, you must sterilize and disinfect them in time and remove the diseased parts. In addition, you must take preventive measures.