Helichrysum Licorice

Low-growing and semi-trailing, silvery green-leafed plant is useful as an accent in containers and baskets.

'Licorice'

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 8-10" (20-25cm)

Spread: 18-24" (46-61cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105

Rooting Hormone: Optional

Average Days with Mist: 7-10

Pinch: Optional

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4

Comments: Propagate in low-volume mist group. Avoid high feed on foliage. High humidity tents are effective. Pinch as needed to shape plants or hold crop.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

Light Levels (fc): 4,000-9,000

Temperature Day: 65-76°F (18-24°C)

Temperature Night: 50-61°F (10-16°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225

No. of Pinches: 1-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: None

Pests: Fungus gnats, whitefly

Diseases: Root rot

Comments: Avoid saturated media at any time. Pinch regularly to shape.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 2-3 ppp, 7-9 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 9-11 weeks