General Information
Height: 4-6" (10-15cm)
Spread: 12-18" (30-46cm)
Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide
Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
Rooting Hormone: No
Average Days with Mist: 6-8
Pinch: Yes
Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3
Finishing
Soil pH: 5.4-5.8
Light Levels (fc): 4,000-8,000
Temperature Day: 65-76°F (18-24°C)
Temperature Night: 56-61°F (13-16°C)
Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
No. of Pinches: 1-2
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Generally not needed. B-Nine(S) 1,000-1,500 ppm can be used sparingly to tone and control spread. Florel(S) 150-200 ppm will reduce early flowering and increase branching.
Pests: Thrips, aphids
Diseases: Root rot, Botrytis
Crop Time (weeks)
4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1-2 ppp, 5-7 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 2-3 ppp, 7-10 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 4-5 ppp, 8-12 weeks