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How to Grow and Care for Sunflecks

Sunflecks is a low-maintenance plant with minimal care requirements. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires moderate watering, making it suitable for those newer to plant care. A key special care point is its preference for full sunlight, which encourages robust flowering and growth. Additionally, sunflecks is relatively tolerant of varying weather conditions, further simplifying its care regimen.

Watering schedule: Every week

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Planting and Growing Sunflecks

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week

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Types of Sunflecks

Niger

Niger (Guizotia abyssinica) is an annual shrub grown for its edible oil and seeds which resemble small black sunflower seeds. Attracts birds and the seeds are used worldwide in commercial bird seed. The oil extracted from the seeds has a light nutty flavor. Yellow flowers bloom from summer to fall. Prefers sun to partial shade.

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