Scaevola Blue Fan

Trailing variety is well-suited to baskets, containers and landscapes.

'Blue Fan'

Also available as Genesis direct-stick callused cuttings.

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GENESIS™

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 12-14" (30-36cm)

Spread: 8-10" (20-25cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

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

Rooting Hormone: Optional

Average Days with Mist: 7-10

Pinch: Yes

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4

Comments: Reduce mist as soon as possible. Maintain warm soil temperature to optimize rooting.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

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

Temperature Day: 74-79°F (23-26°C)

Temperature Night: 59-64°F (15-18°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225

No. of Pinches: 1-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Generally not needed. Paclobutrazol(D) 1-3 ppm or paclobutrazol(S) 20-40 ppm will control growth.

Pests: Whitefly

Diseases: Pythium, Rhizoctonia

Comments: Scaevola prefers a well-drained soil. Allow the media to dry between waterings. Night temperatures lower than recommended will significantly slow the crop and lead to problems with root rot.

Crop Time (weeks)

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

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 7-8 weeks

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