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  • Helichrysum Licorice
    ‘Licorice’

Helichrysum Licorice

Helichrysum Licorice
Low-growing and semi-trailing, silvery green-leafed plant is useful as an accent in containers and baskets.
  • General Information
    • Height: 8-10" (20-25cm)
    • Spread: 18-24" (46-61cm)
    • Exposure: Sun
    • Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
    • Rooting Hormone: Optional
    • Average Days with Mist: 7-10
    • Pinch: Optional
    • Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4
    • Comments: Propagate in low-volume mist group. Avoid high feed on foliage. High humidity tents are effective. Pinch as needed to shape plants or hold crop.
    • Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
    • Light Levels (fc): 4,000-9,000
    • Temperature Day: 65-76°F (18-24°C)
    • Temperature Night: 50-61°F (10-16°C)
    • Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
    • No. of Pinches: 1-2
    • Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: None
    • Pests: Fungus gnats, whitefly
    • Diseases: Root rot
    • Comments: Avoid saturated media at any time. Pinch regularly to shape.
    • 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
    • 6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 2-3 ppp, 7-9 weeks
    • 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 9-11 weeks
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