Zinnia जिन्निया

🌱 About the plant

The most reliable cut flower for an Indian summer terrace.

Growing it

Cut flowers freely — it responds by making more.

What it is for

Cut flowers; butterflies work it constantly.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Six hours of sun

Water

Twice a week

Season

Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul

Grows in

Balcony, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

40–90 cm

First harvest

Flowers 60 days

Cut flowers freely — it responds by making more.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Cut flowers; butterflies work it constantly.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India