Plectranthus Mona Lavender
‘Plepalila’
(Flowering Only License)

Plectranthus Mona Lavender

Easy to program for flower timing. Versatile Mona Lavender stands up to high heat in production – it’s a terrific northern Fall product and a staple in the South. Requires short days to flower.

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General Information

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- Height: 12-16" (30-41cm)
- Spread: 24-36" (61-91cm)
- Exposure: Shade, Partial Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
- Rooting Hormone: Yes
- 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): 4,000-7,000
- Temperature Day: 74-79°F (23-26°C)
- Temperature Night: 59-64°F (15-18°C)
- Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
- No. of Pinches: 0-1
- Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: B-Nine 1,500-2,500 ppm and Cycocel 750-1,000 ppm tank mix(S) or Bonzi(S) 5-20 ppm applied as needed is effective.
- Pests: Whitefly, worms
- Diseases: Root rot
- Comments: Mona Lavender and Mona Magenta require a short-day treatment to flower. Natural-day crops can be finished in southern climates for January to March sales. Spring, Summer and Fall crops can be achieved using black cloth/short days in all regions.
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: 1-2 ppp, 7-9 weeks
- 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 9-12 weeks
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Plectranthus Mona Lavender