The Sunflower plant is an annual plant belonging to North America and popular for its heliotropic behavior. The plant has the fascinating behavior of tracking the movement of the sun. The seeds produced by the sunflower are a valuable source of edible oils rich in nutrients. 

Benefits of Sunflower Plant

Ornamental:

The Sunflower flowering plant comes in many vibrant shades and will instantly add a pop of color to your home garden.

Attract Pollinators:

The blooms of the Sunflower plant attract many pollinating insects such as butterflies, bees, and more. Pollination is very important to promote biodiversity.

Low Maintenance:

The flowers are very easy to care for and thrive well in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. However, the plant requires thorough watering and occasional pruning, sometimes to help in its healthy growth.

Care Tips for Sunflower Plant

Watering:

The soil for the Sunflower plant must be kept moist, especially during the growing season. Water plants consistently, but avoid water-logging.

Light:

The Sunflower plant loves bright sunlight for at least 4-5 hours a day.

Placement:

Sunflower is an outdoor plant. It should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight. 

Fertilization:

To Fertilize - Add nitrogen and phosphorus to the Sunflower Plant to maintain good plant growth. You can also add dry banana peels as they are a rich source of nitrogen. You can also use vermicompost every 2 weeks.

Ideal Soil Mix:

Sunflower plants prefer acidic soil. Use cow dung as part of your soil mix as it will make the soil acidic. The ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%)

Pruning :

Keep pruning the Sunflower plant to encourage branch growth and give it more spread.

Pest Control:

Keep spraying the plant with neem spray every 2 weeks to help with pest control. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunflower Plant 

1. What are the common colors of Sunflower plants?

Sunflower plants are bright yellow in color with a brown center that attracts many pollinating insects.

2. What is special about Sunflowers?

Sunflowers display a behavior called heliotropism, which means that they track the movement of the sun. Young blooms face east in the morning and west in the evening.

3. Why are these flowers called sunflowers?

These plants have a tendency to bend towards the sun, which is why they are called sunflowers. 

4. Where can I buy Sunflowers from?

You can head over to Urvann, the online nursery of India, to buy healthy sunflower plants.

5. What is the sunflower used for?

The sunflower is an important oilseed crop which is exported worldwide. 

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