Mecardonia Little Sunshine

Easy to produce.
Flowers from Spring to Fall.
Versatile; tolerant of cool and warm conditions.
Won’t cycle out of color.
Ideal for 4-in. (10-cm) pots to hanging baskets and landscapes.

'SAKMEC002'

Protection Information : PP24,515

(Flowering Only License)

SEASON EXTENDER

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Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 4-6" (10-15cm)

Spread: 14-18" (36-46cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 105, 207

Rooting Hormone: Yes

Average Days with Mist: 6-8

Pinch: Yes

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 4

Comments: Rooting hormone is recommended, but not required.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.5-6.0

Light Levels (fc): 3,500-6,000

Temperature Day: 68-77°F (20-25°C)

Temperature Night: 68°F (20°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 150-200

No. of Pinches: 2 for pot sizes over 6 in. (15 cm)

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Plant Growth Regulators not needed when grown in high light.

Pests: Aphids, fungus gnats, slugs/snails

Diseases: Botrytis, Root and stem rot

Comments: Mecardonia is heat and drought tolerant in the landscape. Generally, finished production pots can be produced with little to no maintenance required.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 6-8 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 5-6 ppp, 10-12 weeks