{"product_id":"tithonia-torch-red-seeds","title":"Tithonia Torch Red Seeds","description":"\u003csection class=\"pg-seed-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tithonia Torch Red Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTithonia, the Mexican Sunflower, is a heat-loving tall annual whose torch orange-red daisy flowers draw butterflies. Torch Red grows 120–180 cm tall, making it an excellent back-of-border plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTithonia rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange-red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120–180 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monsoon to autumn (August–November).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy grow it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent butterfly magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in extreme heat and poor soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood cut flower and back-of-border plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a seedling tray or small container with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seeds: about 5–10 mm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater gently with a spray bottle and keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7–14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant to the final pot or bed once the seedlings are sturdy, and grow on in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight, water, soil and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low water needs — drought tolerant once established. Deep-water once or twice a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary well-drained soil; even poor soil works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–38°C; it handles Indian summer heat very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little — in rich soil the plant grows tall and flops over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead for more blooms; tall plants need staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing season in India\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary–March and June–July. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlopping in wind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake tall plants and avoid over-rich soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeggy growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich soil causes soft, floppy growth — go easy on feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasional leaf spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove affected leaves and keep good airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45473993982087,"sku":"PG-SEED-FLR-TITH-TRED-P1","price":49.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/Untitled_design_1_1.avif?v=1786714658","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/tithonia-torch-red-seeds","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}