Tithonia Orange Flower Seeds

About Tithonia Orange Flower Seeds

Mexican sunflower — brilliant orange daisy-like flowers on a big bushy plant. A butterfly magnet.

• Botanical name: Tithonia rotundifolia
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7–14 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 5–8 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7–14 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water when the soil dries. Drought-tolerant — it does not need much water.
• Soil: Ordinary well-drained soil. Even poor soil works — rich soil makes the plant too leafy.
• Temperature: 20–42C
• Fertiliser: Very little — a light feed once a month, or none at all.

Sowing season in India

February–March and June–July. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

It grows big and heavy — stake it so wind cannot topple it. Too large for most pots.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.