Heliotrope Marine

Upright plant performs well in landscapes, baskets and patio planters.

Culture Guide

Height: 10-14" (25-36cm)

Spread: 12-18" (30-46cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105

Rooting Hormone: Optional

Average Days with Mist: 6-9

Pinch: No

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4

Comments: Stick immediately upon arrival. Apply preventative fungicide spray after sticking. Reduce mist as soon as possible.

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

Light Levels (fc): 5,000-9,000

Temperature Day: 71-76°F (22-24°C)

Temperature Night: 50-61°F (10-16°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225

No. of Pinches: 1-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Use B-Nine 1,500-3,000 ppm and Cycocel 750-1,000 ppm tank mix(S).

Pests: Whitefly, mites, aphids

Diseases: Root rot

Comments: Cool temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for plant growth regulators.

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 6-7 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 8-9 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks