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Heliotrope Marine
‘Marine’
Heliotrope Marine
Upright plant performs well in landscapes, baskets and patio planters.
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General Information
Height:
10-14" (25-36cm)
Spread:
12-18" (30-46cm)
Exposure:
Partial Sun
Propagation Guide
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.
Finishing
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.
Crop Time (weeks)
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
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Heliotrope Marine