Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during cooler months or when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Yellow Creeping Zinnia (Sanvitalia ocymoides) is a low-growing, spreading annual plant that produces abundant bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark centers. It.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Regular
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate short periods of higher temperatures.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed bi-monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during cooler months or when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Pinch back stems regularly to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and maintain an attractive appearance.
Light pruning can be done anytime to shape the plant or remove leggy growth.
Easily propagated from seeds sown directly into the garden after the last frost, or started indoors 4-6 weeks prior. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in moist potting mix.
Young plants may benefit from repotting annually in spring to a slightly larger container with fresh potting mix. Mature plants can be left in their pots for 2-3 years, repotting only when root-bound.
Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Sanvitalia |
| Species | Sanvitalia ocymoides |
Similar in genus Sanvitalia
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