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Ipomoea Spotlight™ Red

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Compact Mounded
  • The first compact ipomoea series offers popular heart and cut-shaped leaf varieties!
  • Spotlight’s compact, naturally branched habit is ideal for packs and small pots. Great for mixes, too.
  • The series features bold, eye-catching colors and holds its color in extreme heat.
  • It is a great compact solution for southern regions.
'Balspotred'
Protection Information : PP28,587
(Flowering Only License)
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General Information

Height: 8-10" (20-25cm)
Spread: 16-20" (41-51cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
Rooting Hormone: No
Average Days with Mist: 3-4
Pinch: Optional
Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4
Comments: Move rooted cuttings off mist quickly to avoid stretch. Ipomoea URC do not like to be stored, so stick immediately. Cooling cuttings can actually do damage, so it is recommended that, if you do store cuttings, do not put them in a cooler, and maintain temperatures at 55-60°F (13-16°C).

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
Light Levels (fc): 6,000-10,000
Temperature Day: 70-75°F (21-24°C)
Temperature Night: 65-70°F (18-21°C)
Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
No. of Pinches: 0-1
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Generally not required. B-Nine(S) 2,500-3,500 ppm can be effective at controlling growth.
Pests: Aphids, whitefly, spider mites
Diseases: Pseudomonas
Comments: Avoid cold and wet conditions.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 4-5 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-3 ppp, 5-6 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 8-10 weeks