Cynicism. Planting and care

Cynicia (Zinnia) is a beautiful plant blooming in flowerbeds and gardens in the summer and autumn seasons. It is grown by gardeners around the world, but the most common is cynicism in the Americas. Their popularity is due to the variety of their varieties. Just think: the cyanias can be of very different colors! In addition, the plant does not require too much attention to itself. The cultivation of cynicism, planting and caring for her is unlikely to cause any difficulties. It constantly blooms, right up to the first frost.

The most common representative is graceful cynia, which has a straight stalk with pubescence, grows to one meter, has sharp leaves and inflorescences in the form of baskets. Inflorescences, their size and color differ depending on the variety.

How to grow and care for a plant?

It has already been said above about the unpretentiousness of cynia: planting and caring for this plant is very simple. It can grow even an amateur horticulturist. All that needs to be done is from time to time loosen the soil and weed it from the weeds. In addition, the flower well tolerates drought and heat, so it can be grown in the South. Because the cynics love light and warmth, plant them better in some sunny place. Please note that there are no drafts at the site of landing. So that your eye is pleased with the flowers of zinnia, planting and care must include a good soil fertilizer. Water should not stagnate, so watering the plant should be rare, but quite abundant. When watering, do not allow water to enter the flowers, as they can rot. Specialists are also advised to feed the cumin with mineral fertilizers (one month after planting and during the formation of buds). When the inflorescence fades, it must be carefully trimmed to extend the flowering period.

Reproduction of cynia

Planting and nursing also include the reproduction of the plant. Zinnia reproduces seeds that are sown directly into the soil in the middle or late spring. Since she does not like freezing, it is better not to plant her in the fall. The procedure of planting itself does not take much time: the seeds are embedded in the ground at a shallow depth. The first shoots should appear within a week. If the weather conditions are favorable, the cynia will grow very quickly and develop.

Another way to grow this plant is growing through seedlings. The sowing is carried out in the middle of spring. On a permanent place, seedlings are usually planted in early summer, when nocturnal frosts are eliminated.

What diseases and pests are susceptible to cynia?

Planting and care, even if they are carried out correctly and according to all recommendations, may not yield the expected result due to damage to the plant by pests or diseases. Sometimes powdery mildew may appear on the zini (this is a result of a disturbance in the circulation of air in cold or wet weather). As for the pests, sometimes the aphids or slugs attack zinium. Love this flower and May beetles, which need to collect and destroy.

As you can see, almost anyone can plant a plant called cynia. Planting and leaving (photo this prove), although they do not require much energy and energy, bring the desired result to the gardener, which pleases not only him but also people passing by.