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Cuphea Firecracker
‘Firecracker’
(Flowering Only License)
Cuphea Firecracker
Mounded and trailing plants are useful in baskets, mixed containers and as a groundcover. Bright red and purple flowers top solid green foliage.
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General Information
Height:
10-14" (25-36cm)
Spread:
20-24" (51-61cm)
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
Comments:
Finishing
Soil pH:
5.4-5.8
Light Levels (fc):
6,000-12,000
Temperature Day:
71-79°F (22-26°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:
None
Pests:
Whitefly, aphids
Diseases:
Botrytis, Oedema, Root rot
Comments:
Pinch as needed to shape. Keep soil moderately dry and maintain adequate air circulation during finishing to avoid Oedema. Fertilize regularly. Crop times will be shortest under high light.
Crop Time (weeks)
4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts:
1-2 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, 10-12 weeks
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Cuphea Firecracker