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Plectranthus Nico
‘Nico’
(Flowering Only License)

Plectranthus Nico

Plectranthus Nico

Vigorous accent plant is known for its dark green foliage and semi-prostrate habit. Useful in combos, patio planters and landscapes.

General Information

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- Height: 8-10" (20-25cm)
- Spread: 12-36" (30-91cm)
- Exposure: Shade, Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
- Rooting Hormone: No
- Average Days with Mist: 6-10
- Pinch: Optional
- Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4
- Comments: Apply preventative fungicide spray after sticking.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
- Light Levels (fc): 5,000-8,000
- Temperature Day: 71-79°F (22-26°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.
- Pests: Whitefly
- Diseases: Botrytis, Pythium, Rhizoctonia
- Comments: Regularly allow the media to dry between waterings. Pinch regularly to improve habit.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
- 6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-3 ppp, 7-10 weeks
- 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 9-12 weeks
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Plectranthus Nico