<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI like to use a fish emulsion fertilizer that is naturally made but any general nitrogen-based fertilizer will work. Liquid fertilizer is absorbed quickly by the plant and can help it to recover. Nitrogen based fertilizer will help the plant to replace its leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liquid fertilizer is short lasting so add some all-purpose slow release fertilizer after 2 weeks. I like pelleted chicken manure but an all-purpose fertilizer will work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Deep water dry plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Check the top of the potted plants to see if the soil is dry. To revive a dry zinnia plant growing in a pot, deep soak it in a bucket of water with a dash of seaweed solution. Submerge the pot but keep the water level just below the edge of the pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Submerge it for around 5-10 minutes or until there are no more bubbles floating up from the potting soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take the pot out of the water and let it drain on your lawn for 5 minutes or until it stops dripping. You can then return it to your pot tray. The seaweed water will also help to feed your lawn so you can pour the rest over after you have finished. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also water the plant deeply with seaweed solution diluted in water. I find that soaking the plant helps to hydrate the soil more thoroughly and the plant will recover quicker\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Give them more sun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Zinnia plants can suffer and die if they are not getting enough sun. The simple solution is to move them into a position that gets at least 6 hours of sun. The more sunlight the plant gets, the more likely it is to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf your zinnia plants are dying at the end of the summer season, you can extend their life by moving them into a brighter position. Remember to keep them watered and trim off any old flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Give them frost protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Dying zinnias can be saved and can continue to grow into the cooler months if they are protected from frosts. Potted zinnias can be moved near masonry walls or move them under a verandah at the end of the day. The next morning, once the sun arrives and the frosts have passed, they can be moved back out into the open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Remove old leaves and flowers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n To help zinnias recover and bounce back from a near death experience, trim off old flowers and any stem tips that are turning brown. Remove small amounts of stem at a time and make sure there are still plenty of leaves left on to catch the sun and photosynthesize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Old flowers can be thrown in your compost bin to break down if they are disease free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Mulch the plant well<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The final step to save a dying zinnia plant is to mulch around the root zone. Mulch will help to reduce weed competition for zinnias grown in the ground, it helps to regulate soil moisture and will gently feed the soil. I like to use bark mulch but you can use straw or sugar cane or whatever you have on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to save a dying zinnia | Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Zinnias that are developing brown, black or yellow leaves and look like they are dying can be saved. They love warm weather, frost free conditions and good soil. Repotting dying zinnias can be the easiest way to give their roots the nutrients and oxygen they need to thrive and recover. Deep soak dry zinnia pots to rehydrate the soil and help them to recover faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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