How much humidity does Ashy Sunflower like?

Ashy Sunflower doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Ashy Sunflower?

Ashy Sunflower does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Ashy Sunflower?

Ashy Sunflower should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Which region is Ashy Sunflower native to?

Ashy Sunflower is native to the Americas .

What is the growth pattern for Ashy Sunflower?

Ashy Sunflower grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Ashy Sunflower be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Ashy Sunflower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Ashy Sunflower

Q: Is Ashy Sunflower easy to care for?

Ashy Sunflower is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Ashy Sunflower?

Ashy Sunflower prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Ashy Sunflower need?

Ashy Sunflower requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

About Ashy Sunflower

Ashy Sunflower is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Ashy Sunflower likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Ashy Sunflower belongs to the Helianthus genus, and is native to Central and Eastern North America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Helianthus mollis

Genus

Helianthus

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Ashy Sunflower

Water

How often to water your Ashy Sunflower

Ashy Sunflower needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

32% Very Low

Finding light for Ashy Sunflower in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Ashy Sunflower: 1ft from a window

Ashy Sunflower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Minneapolis, Minnesota ⛅.

Ashy Sunflower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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