General Information
Height: 6-10" (15-25cm)
Spread: 10-12" (25-30cm)
Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide
Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
Rooting Hormone: No
Average Days with Mist: 6-8
Pinch: Yes
Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4
Finishing
Soil pH: 5.4-5.8
Light Levels (fc): 5,000-8,000
Temperature Day: 71-76°F (22-24°C)
Temperature Night: 50-58°F (10-14°C)
Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300
No. of Pinches: 1-2
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Use daminozide(S) 2,500-5,000 ppm, paclobutrazol(D) 3-8 ppm or ethephon(S) 300-500 ppm applied 1 time up to 3 times for large baskets to maintain habit as needed.
Pests: Thrips, aphids, leafminers
Diseases: Root rot
Crop Time (weeks)
4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 6-9 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 7-11 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 8-12 weeks