Creeping zinnias (Sanvitalia)

Creeping zinnias

Creeping zinnias are native to mostly to Mexico, with a few species in Central America, South America, and the Southwestern United States.

Scientific classification

Genus

Creeping zinnias (Sanvitalia)

Family

Daisy

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Mexican creeping zinnia Sanvitalia angustifolia Yellow creeping zinnia

Care Guide for Creeping zinnias

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Creeping zinnias flourishes in environments that replicate its native habitat with consistent moisture. It prefers evenly moist soil, requiring weekly watering to thrive. While adaptable for indoor and outdoor cultivation, indoor conditions provide stable moisture crucial for its health as an evergreen.

Propagation: Creeping zinnias propagate easily from seeds sown indoors or directly. Key growth factors include well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and full to partial sunlight, with an ideal germination temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F). Avoid deep burying of seeds, as they need light to germinate.

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