Plant Care Tithonia Rotundifolia

Tithonia Rotundifolia

Also known as

Mexican Sunflower, Mexican Sunflower and Red sunflower

Taxonomy

Tithonia rotundifolia
Tithonia
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Tithonia Rotundifolia

Water

How often to water your Tithonia Rotundifolia

Water needs for Tithonia Rotundifolia
0.5 cups
every 9

Tithonia Rotundifolia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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

Calculate water needs of Tithonia Rotundifolia

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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

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Finding light for Mexican Sunflower in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Tithonia Rotundifolia: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Tithonia Rotundifolia love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Tithonia Rotundifolia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tithonia Rotundifolia in your home šŸ”.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Tithonia Rotundifolia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Tithonia Rotundifolia: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Tithonia Rotundifolia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
Difficulty Level

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


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Care Summary for Tithonia Rotundifolia

Tithonia Rotundifolia

Tithonia Rotundifolia


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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