USDA HARDINESS: 9 - 11

ROOTING: 2-3 weeks at temperatures of 64-75

PLANTING:

For 4" (10 cm) pot, use 1 plant per pot. Ready for sales (from rooted cutting) within 6-9 weeks.

For 6" (15 cm) pot, use 1-2 plants per pot. Ready in 8-11 weeks.

PINCHING: Once, in trays - about 10 days before liner planting, or about 10 days after planting and establishing.

LIGHT INTENSITY: Full sunlight to partial shade (min. 5000fc / 50000 lux).

TEMPERATURE: Day: 64-75 F - Night: 50-59 F.

FERTILIZATION: Constant feed with a balanced fertilizer (200-250 ppm N) that contains average levels of micronutrients.

IRRIGATION: Keep moist, but not over watered, to prevent root damage.

Leach periodically to prevent salt accumulation.

MEDIUM: Use a well-drained disease-free potting mix.

pH 5.5 - 6.3, EC 0.6 - 0.9.

GROWTH REGULATORS: Optional. Not necessary under high light intensities.

1-3 sprays of ALAR (B-Nine) 3 g/L according to required plant size.

DISEASES & PEST CONTROL: Insects: Aphids, Thrips. Diseases: Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Botrytis