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Judycgk Singapore, Singapore Jul 01, 2018

Hi, Is the flower any problem ? the petals look kind of small for a sunflower and the leaves look droopy. I watered it. No change. Should i leave it ? Or..... TIA

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Treblot84 Whiteford, MD Jul 06, 2018

Hello, I have taken a look at your Sunflower, it is beautiful! The petals look fine to me, bloom sizes are different for each plant, as well as each species. In my opinion your sunflower is in good health, and will be fine. You can give a feeding of liquid fertilizer just to be sure, and to encourage growth of more flower heads. However, before we can determine the overall health of your Sunflower, I will need some more information.

1. What species / breed is your plant?
2. What type of soil are you using, and have you used any compost or fertilizer?
3. How often are you watering your sunflower, and how much water is normaly given each time?
4.Is the sunflower getting enough sunlight? (6 to 8 hours a day)

To me it seems like your soil may be losing nutrients due to the fact that it is in a pot. I also grow sunflowers in pots and overtime the soil loses nutrients due to watering and plant absorption. You may want to feed with a SMALL amount of organic liquid fertilizer. Be sure to follow directions closely, and do not apply it onto the stem. Also, I see that your Sunflower is starting to produce "extra" flower heads. This will also cause the leaves to droop slightly, as they form where the leaf stem meets the main stem. Also make sure your soil is not too wet. Soil should be well draining and just moist. You may want to also be sure it is getting enough sun. Sunflowers need lots of sun and warmth, the more sun it receives, the better. I hope this information helps. Please feel free to ask any other questions.

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Judycgk Singapore, Singapore Aug 03, 2018

thank you for your advise. I do not know the species. i bought it from the supermarket.

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Judycgk Singapore, Singapore Aug 04, 2018


Treblot84 - does sunflower leaves get burnt? my leaves have light yellow colouring on them

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