Best Sowing Time (North India): August–September (for winter blooms)
Best Sowing Time (South India): September–October
Temperature: 10–20°C (strictly cool-season; collapses in heat)
Soil: Rich, well-draining loamy soil
Sunlight: Bright indirect light or partial shade (unusual — unlike most flowers, cineraria prefers some shade)
Watering: Regular; wilts dramatically if allowed to dry out
Spacing: 20–25 cm apart
Germination Time: 10–14 days
Tip: Unlike most winter flowers, cineraria prefers some shade from the midday sun. One of the most spectacular pot plants for cool-season balcony display. Start seeds well before the cool season.