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Zinnia

Zinnia

Common zinnia

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonSummer–fall
Cut flowersLasts 7-10 days in a vase

Meaning

Thinking of a faraway friend, rising step by step

Bright and long-lasting. Summer's "step by step" flower.

Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.

Light

Somewhere bright

Water

Change the water every 2 days

Temperature

15-30°C

Preservative

Not needed

Do this when you get home

  1. Cut the stems on a slant and strip leaves that would sit underwater
  2. The stems rot easily. Don't use deep water.

Day to day

  • Change the water every 2 days
  • If a stem goes soft, cut the rotten part off

Common questions

The head is drooping?

The stem is hollow and bends easily. Cut it shorter and switch to shallow water.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.