Tecoma Kalama™ Blood Orange

Medium-compact Bush

Compact tropical color that loves Summer heat! Perfect for smaller containers and spaces. Won’t overrun the garden like other tecomas.

Flower is unique with orange petals accented with a dark orange center ring.

'Balkalblor'

(Flowering Only License)

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 18-24" (46-61cm)

Spread: 16-18" (41-46cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 72-102

Rooting Hormone: Yes

Average Days with Mist: 10-14

Pinch: Yes

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 6-8

Comments: Using a 14-4-14 or 15-5-15 fertilizer will help reduce stretch at the liner phase. Preventative fungicide applications are recommended.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

Light Levels (fc): 4,000-6,000

Temperature Day: 70-75°F (21-24°C)

Temperature Night: 65-70°F (18-21°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 200

No. of Pinches: 1-2 depending; first pinch: 14-17 days after transplanting

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Growth regulators may not be necessary if plants are allowed to dry down moderately before watering.

Pests: Whitefly, spider mites, thrips, aphids

Diseases: Pythium, Leaf spot

Comments: Using fertilizers with low phosphorus during early stages will aid in minimizing stretching. Alternative finishing for Southern Regions would be a long cycle crop similar to those of dipladenia.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 8-10 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 10-12 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 2-3 ppp, 12-14 weeks

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