ROOTING: 3-4 weeks at temperatures of 64-75o F

Rooting hormone is recommended (0.3% IBA).

USDA HARDINESS: 9-11

PLANTING:

For 4" (10 cm) pot, use 1 plant per pot. Ready for sales (from rooted cutting) within 7-9 weeks.

For 6" (15 cm) pot, use 1-2 plants per pot. Ready in 8-10 weeks.

For 10" (25 cm) hanging basket pots, use 3-4 plants. Ready in 10-12 weeks.

PINCHING: Optional, usually not required.

LIGHT INTENSITY: Full sunlight to partial shade (min. 6,000 fc / 60,000 LUX).

TEMPERATURES: Day: 64-75o F. Night: 55-64o F.

FERTILIZATION: Constant feed, with a balanced fertilizer (200ppm N),

that contains average levels of micronutrients with a slightly increased level of iron.

IRRIGATION: Moderate watering.

Allow media to dry slightly between irrigations.

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

pH 6.0-6.5, EC 0.6 - 0.9.

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

1-3 sprays of ALAR (B-Nine) 2 gr/L according to required plant size.

DISEASES & PESTS:

Insects: Aphids, Thrips, Leafminers.

Diseases: Botrytis, Pythium.

Drench with a broad-spectrum fungicide at liner planting as a preventative measure.