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Ipomoea SolarTower™ Lime

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Vigorous Climbing
  • The first-ever self-climbing Ipomoea!
  • Climbs quickly; fills a large pot on a quick turn.
  • Use with a trellis, as a topiary or on a vertical wall planting.
  • Best in 1 gallon and up, with some kind of trellis.
  • Makes a great thriller in mixed combos, climbing up a bamboo stick.
  • Easy to produce; no trimming, PGRs or training to climb the trellis.
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Protection Information : PP31,800
(Flowering Only License)
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General Information

Height: 48 - 84" (122 - 213 cm)
Spread: 36 - 48" (91 - 122 cm)
Exposure: 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. Daminozide(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. In order for the product to climb pots, it needs to have a stake or trellis included.

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
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