Zinnia Zahara Orange is a graceful and laid-back flowering plant that withstands India’s hot weather. With proper care, it bears radiant orange flowers throughout the growing season. Read here a proper step-by-step guide to healthy growth and profuse flowering.

Number of Seeds	15-20 Seeds
Sowing month	Feb to Oct
Blooming Month	April To Dec
Temperature	Above 30C
Sun	Full sun except may june

Zinnia Zahara Orange prefers hot weather and lots of sunlight. It prefers 20°C to 35°C in India. Select a spot that gets at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day. In extremely hot areas, provide your plant with partial shade during the afternoons so it does not wilt.

Zinnia plants need well-draining, fertile soil for proper growth. Mix loamy soil, compost, and sand to make soil with improved drainage. Prefer soil pH between slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.5). Avoid using heavy clay soil as it retains water and causes root rot.

Zinnias need to be moderately watered. Water the plant thoroughly but not too often, and let the soil dry slightly between waterings. Give Water every 2–3 days on hot summer days, but weekly in cooler weather. Water at the base regularly to avoid wetting leaves and ensuing fungal diseases.

For uninterrupted flowering, fortnightly liquid feed with a normal all-purpose liquid plant should be provided when in growth. In using fertilizer, apply a fertilizer with high potassium and phosphorus to promote flower blooms. Fertilize with less nitrogen to avoid growing leaves at the cost of flowers.

Deadheading regularly (cutting off dead flowers) promotes more flowering and prolongs the flowering period. Also, cut off any weak or leggy stems to keep the plant bushy and compact. Pruning also promotes better air circulation, which minimizes disease susceptibility.notocactus eugeniae van vliet good companion

Zinnia Zahara Orange is also very resistant to pests but will nevertheless pick up whiteflies, spider mites, and aphids in time. Treatment is administered if so, through spraying with light neem oil or insecticidal soap. Prevent fungal diseases such as powdery mildew by providing them with good air circulation and not top watering.

Zinnia Zahara Orange are sun lovers, but a few consecutive days of full sun can stress them. Mulching at ground level chills roots and retains soil moisture. Drainage is required during heavy monsoons to prevent root rot. The plant will continue to bloom even in light winters, but where frost is present, frost protection might be necessary.

Lastly Zinnia Zahara Orange is a beautiful, low-maintenance flower that adds hues to Indian gardens across the nation. It will drench you in vibrant, long-lasting blooms if you give it the ideal mix of sun, water, and nutrients. Just keep these easy care tips in mind, and you’ll have a sea of zinnia flowers!