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Scientific name	Helianthus annuus
Common name	Sunflower
Temperature requirement	25-35 °C
Humidity	40-50%
Light	Full sun
Watering	Water everyday &keep moist
Pests	Birds , ants ,grasshoppers,sunflower beetles ,sunflower borers ,cutworms.
Pet friendliness	Not hazardous
Maximum plant height	180-300cm
Potting mix	Potting soil/red soil/manure/perlite
Pot requirement	Good drainage&repot every 1-2 years
Nutrition	Apply manure for first 15 days and npk for next 15 days
Pruning & training	Remove dead & diseased leaves with sterile shears
Flower color & season	Yellow, Red, Orange
Description	As the name suggests, sunflowers love the sun and do their best in direct light. For abundant blooms, make sure the plants get 5-6 hours of direct sun daily.Sunflowers have long taproots, so make sure the soil is not compact. It should be loose, well-draining, and moderately fertile.Water the plant regularly and keep the soil consistently moist during the initial growing phase. If you do not provide ample watering, it will develop weak stems that may not be able to hold the weight of the large flowers.As a thumb rule, water the plant deeply whenever topsoil feels dry to touch.Any nitrogen-based fertilizer like 6-4-3 is best for sunflowers. Dilute it to half of its strength and use it once in 4-6 weeks.