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Zinnias dried too fast

house_beautiful

11 years ago

I planted some Zinnia from seeds in April this year. They seemed to be doing fine until they started blooming. Lately, all of them seemed to have dried out. They did not even bloom fully. Is this due to overexposure to sun or excessive watering? I have been watering everyday for a minute using drip irrigation. Thanks!

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Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
11 years ago
No such thing as too much sun for a Zinnia. Too much water, probably in combination with finely-textured soil.
house_beautiful
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks purpleinopp! Whats a good watering schedule for zinnias in containers? Is 2-3 times a week good enough?
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Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
11 years ago
Unless the weather's the same every day, a set schedule might not be possible. Water when the pot feels significantly lighter and it has mostly (but not completely) dried out.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
What kind of potting mix is that?
house_beautiful
Original Author
11 years ago
It's the Supersoil potting soil

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