Best Sowing Time (North India): Autumn (Sep–Oct), Spring (Feb–Mar)
Best Sowing Time (South India): All Year (best Oct–Feb)
Temperature: 18–28°C; remarkably drought-tolerant
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils
Sunlight: Full sun
Watering: Low — drought-tolerant; overwatering is the main cause of failure
Spacing: 25–30 cm apart
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Tip: One of the most drought-tolerant and easy-to-grow flowering plants. Continuous deadheading produces non-stop blooms for months. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soils.