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Fewflower Zinnia Plant Care
Zinnia pauciflora Phil.
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Zinnia is a genus of plants of the tribe Heliantheae within the family Asteraceae. They are native to scrub and dry grassland in an area stretching from the Southwestern United States to South America, with a centre of diversity in Mexico. Members of the genus are notable for their solitary long-stemmed flowers that come in a variety of bright colors. The genus name honors German master botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn (1727–59).
Every 3–5 days
Full sun
60–90°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Fewflower Zinnia?
Water Fewflower Zinnia every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–90°F (16–32°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
What Is the Fewflower Zinnia?
Fewflower Zinnia (Zinnia pauciflora) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Zinnia genus. Fewflower Zinnia is also known as Chrysogonum peruvianum, Crassina intermedia, Crassina leptopoda.
Fewflower Zinnia displays an upright, bushy annual growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Fewflower Zinnia produces colorful, daisy-like flowers in various shades.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Fewflower Zinnia?
Zinnia pauciflora requires watering every 3–5 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Fewflower Zinnia Need?
Fewflower Zinnia thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Fewflower Zinnia Prefer?
Zinnia pauciflora grows best at temperatures of 60–90°F. Fewflower Zinnia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–90°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Fewflower Zinnia?
Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Fewflower Zinnia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Fewflower Zinnia?
Feed Fewflower Zinnia every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Fewflower Zinnia?
Not applicable as it is an annual plant. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Fewflower Zinnia?
Fewflower Zinnia can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to desert zinnia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Fewflower Zinnia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Fewflower Zinnia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Fewflower Zinnia?
Fewflower Zinnia is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Fewflower Zinnia Need?
Fewflower Zinnia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Fewflower Zinnia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Fewflower Zinnia is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Zinnia genus — compare its care with other Zinnia species on PlantoScan.
Zinnia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Fewflower Zinnia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Zinnia Species
Other Zinnia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Zinnia pauciflora Phil., family Asteraceae (first published in Anales Mus. Nac., Santiago de Chile 49. 1891) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Fewflower Zinnia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: শক্তিশেল, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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