Coleus Ruby Punch

Stunning colors and patterns for full sun and shade.
Versatile, premium varieties are very late to never-flowering.
Low-maintenance, high-impact plants are perfect for large pot programs and landscaping.

General Information

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- Height: 12-18" (30-46cm)
- Spread: 16-18" (41-46cm)
- Exposure: Shade, Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
- Rooting Hormone: No
- Average Days with Mist: 4-6
- Pinch: No
- Average Propagation Time (weeks): 2-3
- Comments: Avoid stretch. Transplant on time. A B-Nine spray (1,500-2,000 ppm) 10-12 days after stick can help to reduce stem elongation.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
- Light Levels (fc): 4,000-10,000
- Temperature Day: 74-85°F (23-29°C)
- Temperature Night: 59-70°F (15-21°C)
- Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
- No. of Pinches: 0-2
- Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Generally not needed. Sumagic(S) 5-10 ppm or a B-Nine 2,500-3,500 ppm and Cycocel 1,000-1,500 tank mix(S) can be used to maintain habit as needed.
- Pests: Thrips, aphids, whitefly
- Diseases: None
- Comments: Scout plants regularly for whitefly. Avoid crowding at all stages.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
- 6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
- 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 4-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
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