1. What does sunflower mean

Sunflower is a plant name, belonging to the sunflower genus of Compositae. It is an annual herb. Its leaves are oval, with large yellow flowers in summer, and its inflorescences are head shaped. Sunflower seeds can be eaten or used to extract oil. Sunflowers are also known as sunflowers and Chaoyang flowers.

2. Why is sunflower called sunflower

There are two reasons for the name of sunflower. First, because the sunflower always opens towards the sun, it is also called Chaoyang flower. The second reason is that its golden flowers are very similar to the shape of the sun in the sky after opening, and the color can also bring people a warm feeling. Therefore, this kind of flower that looks like the sun and grows towards the sun is called the sunflower by the world.

3. Maintenance method of sunflower

Soil: select the soil with good drainage and humus. If you can, it would be better to apply some base fertilizer.

Light: sunflower grows in the sun, and its maintenance environment must have sufficient light. Potted sunflowers can be raised on the balcony to get more sun exposure.

Temperature: sunflower is not cold resistant and is suitable to grow in a temperature environment. Therefore, it is necessary to keep warm in winter. Potted sunflowers can be maintained in the indoor sunrise and receive full-time photos.

Water: just water it on time. Don't let it lack water. Watering can be increased once or twice in hot weather.