Maximilian Sunflower Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Maximilian Sunflower is an ornamental plant often grown by gardeners because it is very easy to care for. It is a tall perennial with stiff, hairy stems covered with long, narrow, coarse. Its hairy gray-green leaves are usually folded lengthwise.
Common Name |
Maximilian sunflower.
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Helianthus maximiliani
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Genus
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Helianthus
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Family
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Asteraceae
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Order
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Asterales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Maximilian Sunflower Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Maximilian Sunflower.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Maximilian Sunflower needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Maximilian Sunflower needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Maximilian Sunflower Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Maximilian Sunflower to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 78°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Maximilian Sunflower prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 70%. |
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Maximilian Sunflower Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Maximilian Sunflower. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Maximilian Sunflower plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Maximilian Sunflower Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Maximilian Sunflower plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Showy
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Is Maximilian Sunflower toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
Patio And Containers
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Maximilian Sunflower Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Maximilian Sunflower, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
autumn
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Maximilian Sunflower Native Region |
Find out where the Maximilian Sunflower plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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