Tecoma Kalama™ Papaya

Medium-compact Bush

Compact tropical color that loves Summer heat! Perfect for smaller containers and spaces. Won’t overrun the garden like other tecomas.

Rich, refreshing orange tones add warmth to any Summer patio.

'Balbahset'

Protection Information : PP32,394

(Flowering Only License)

Culture Guide

General Information

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

Spread: 16-18" (41-46cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 72-102

Rooting Hormone: Yes

Average Days with Mist: 10-14

Pinch: Yes

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 6-8

Comments: Using a 14-4-14 or 15-5-15 fertilizer will help reduce stretch at the liner phase. Preventative fungicide applications are recommended.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

Light Levels (fc): 4,000-6,000

Temperature Day: 70-75°F (21-24°C)

Temperature Night: 65-70°F (18-21°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 200

No. of Pinches: 1-2 depending; first pinch: 14-17 days after transplanting

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Growth regulators may not be necessary if plants are allowed to dry down moderately before watering.

Pests: Whitefly, spider mites, thrips, aphids

Diseases: Pythium, Leaf spot

Comments: Using fertilizers with low phosphorus during early stages will aid in minimizing stretching. Alternative finishing for Southern Regions would be a long cycle crop similar to those of dipladenia.

Crop Time (weeks)

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

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 10-12 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 2-3 ppp, 12-14 weeks

More Varieties

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