Ivy Geranium Precision™ Dark Salmon

Medium Spreading

Specially selected for early flowering and excellent uniformity.
Oedema-resistant for clean foliage at retail and better show throughout the season.
Well-suited for 4.5-in. (11-cm) pots and large baskets.

'KLEPP08218'

(Flowering Only License)

Also available as Genesis direct-stick callused cuttings.

REAL SERIES

GENESIS™

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 10-12" (25-30cm)

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

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): See Comments

Rooting Hormone: Optional

Average Days with Mist: 9-13

Pinch: No

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 4-5

Comments: Stick immediately upon arrival. Geraniums are best rooted in a media in strip form to allow for maximum air flow and avoid foliage overlap. Ivy geraniums require 25-30% less mist in propagation compared to zonals. Propagate under separate mist programs. Remove flower buds at transplanting.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

Light Levels (fc): 2,500-4,000

Temperature Day: 65-76°F (18-24°C)

Temperature Night: 62-67°F (17-19°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300

No. of Pinches: 1-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,500 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching.

Pests: Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites

Diseases: Botrytis, Oedema, Pythium, Xanthomonas

Comments: Avoid drastic swings in soil moisture to reduce Oedema.