*NEW* 2019-2020
Light Levels: High
Temperature: 65-72 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 200 ppm nitrogen
Ph: 5.8 – 6.4
Pinching: Pinching will create better plant structure
Pests: Standard practices
Disease: Standard practices
| Pot Size | Wks from rooted cutting | PPP |
| 4-inch | 7 – 9 wks | 1 |
| Gallon | 9 – 11 wks | 1 or 2 |
Crop Timing:
4″ to 4.5″ pot = 6 wks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 8-9 wks (1 RC)
10-12″ basket = 9 -11 wks (4 RC)
Light Levels: Medium
pH Level: 5.5 – 6.0
Temperature: 65-72 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 150-200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching once is optional
Pests: Standard practices; spider mites & whiteflies can be problems
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″ to 4.5″ pot = 7-9 wks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 10-12 wks (1 RC)
10-12″ basket = 14-15 wks (4 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.6 – 6.0
Temperature: 65-72 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 150-200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinch once
Pests: Standard practices; spider mites & whiteflies can be problems
Disease: Standard practices
USDA HARDINESS: 10 – 11
ROOTING: 2-3 weeks at temperatures of 64-75 F
PLANTING:
For 4″ (10 cm) pot, use 1 plant per pot. Ready for sales (from rooted cutting) within 5-8 weeks.
For 6″ (15 cm) pot, use 1-2 plants per pot. Ready in 7-10 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. 6000fc / 60000 lux).
TEMPERATURE: Day: 68-82 F. Night: 62-65 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.
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 gr/L according to required plant size.
DISEASES & PEST CONTROL:
Insects: Aphids, Thrips.
Diseases: Botrytis, Pythium
USDA HARDINESS: 9 – 11
ROOTING: 14-21 days at temperatures of 64-75o F.
PLANTING:
For 4″ (10 cm) pots, use 1 plant per pot. Ready for sales (from rooted cutting) within 8-10 weeks.
For 6″ (15 cm) pot, use 1-2 plants per pot. Ready in 9-11 weeks.
For 10″ (25 cm) hanging basket or pots, use 3-4 plants. Ready in 12-14 weeks.
PINCHING: Optional. Once, in trays – about 10 days before liner planting, or about 10 days after planting and establishing.
LIGHT INTENSITY: Full sun to partial shade (min. 6,000 fc / 60,000 LUX).
TEMPERATURE: Normal day 64-75 F, cool night 45-55 F
FERTILIZATION: Constant feed, with a balanced fertilizer (200-250 ppm N), that contains average levels of micronutrients with a slightly increased level of iron.
IRRIGATION: Maintain moderate moisture levels. Avoid over-watering.
MEDIUM: Use a well-drained disease-free potting mix.
pH: 5.5-6.0 E
GROWTH REGULATORS: Optional in a 4 crop. Otherwise not necessary.
1-3 sprays of ALAR (B-Nine) 2 gr/L according to required plant size.
DISEASES & PEST CONTROL:
Insects: Aphids thrips and White Flies. Spray preventatively.
Diseases: Botrytis, Rhizoctonia, Pythium.
Drench with a broad-spectrum fungicide at liner planting
USDA HARDINESS: 9 – 11
ROOTING: 14-18 days at temperatures of 64-75 oF
PLANTING:
For 4″ (10 cm) Pot, use 1 plant per pot. Ready for sales (from rooted cutting) within 6-8 weeks.
For 6″ (15 cm) pot, use 1-2 plants per pot. Ready in 8-10 weeks.
For 10″ (25 cm) hanging baskets, use 3 – 4 plants. Ready in 10-12 weeks.
PINCHING: Optional. 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. 4,000 fc / 40,000 LUX).
TEMPERATURE: Day: 60-75oF (15-24oC), Night: 55-60oF (13-15oC). Tolerant to both cooler and higher temperatures.
FERTILIZATION: Constant feed, with a balanced fertilizer (150-250 ppm N ), that contains average levels of micronutrients with a slightly increased level of iron.
IRRIGATION: Keep moist, but not over-watered.
MEDIUM: Well-drained, disease-free potting mix. pH : 5.5 – 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 & PEST CONTROL:
Insects: White Flies, Aphids, Thrips.
Diseases: Botrytis, Pythium, Rhizoctonia.
USDA HARDINESS: 9 – 11
ROOTING: Easy to root, within 10-14 days at temperatures of 64-75 F (18-24 C).
PLANTING:
For 4″ (10 cm) pot, use 1 plant per pot. Ready for sales (from rooted cutting) within 6-8 weeks.
For 6″ (15 cm) pot, use 1-2 plants per pot. Ready in 8-10 weeks.
When grown as 10″ (25 cm) hanging baskets, use 3 – 4 plants. Ready in 10-12 weeks.
PINCHING: One soft pinch during planting.
LIGHT INTENSITY: Full sunlight is preferable (min. 6,000 fc / 60,000 LUX).
TEMPERATURE: Day: 64-75F (18-24oC) Night: 55-65F (13-18C).
FERTILIZATION: Constant feed with a balanced fertilizer, at levels of 200-250 ppm N, containing average micronutrients levels.
IRRIGATION: Constant moderate moisture. Excessive Dryness can cause petal drop.
MEDIUM: 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) 2 gr/L according to required plant size.
PESTS AND DISEASES:
Insects: White Flies, Aphids, Trips. Spray preventatively.
Diseases: Botrytis, Pythium.
Drench with broad-spectrum fungicides as a preventative measure
USDA HARDINESS: 9 – 11
ROOTING: 3-4 weeks at temperatures of 64-75
PLANTING:
For 4″ (10 cm) pot, use 1 plant per pot. Ready for sales (from rooted cutting) within 7-11 weeks.
For 6″ (15 cm) pot, use 1-2 plants per pot. Ready in 9-13 weeks.
For 10″ (25 cm) hanging baskets, use 3-4 plants. Ready in 12-14 weeks.
PINCHING:
First pinching is done about 4 weeks after rooting while plants are still in tray.
Additional pinching is needed only if growth overstretches, or if flowering starts too early.
Avoid late pinching as it delays flowering and marketing.
LIGHT INTENSITY: Full sunlight to partial shade (min. 5000fc / 50000 lux).
Supplement lighting should be applied during short days, up to 14-16 hours.
TEMPERATURE: Day: 64-75 Night: 52-62
FERTILIZATION: Apply constant feed program with a balanced fertilizer. Nitrogen levels of 250-300 ppm, and average levels of micronutrients with slightly higher levels of Iron, that keeps the foliage green.
Maintain low pH level, 5.2-5.8, to avoid iron deficiencies.
IRRIGATION: Keep moist, but not over watered, to prevent root damage.
Best maintained on the dry side, but avoid drying-out as it will cause a non uniformed crop and leaf yellowing.
Leach periodically to prevent salt accumulation.
MEDIUM: Use a well-drained disease-free potting mix.
pH 5.5 – 6.0, 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 & PEST CONTROL:
Insects: Mites, Whiteflies, Aphids and Leaf Miners.
A standard preventative spray program is sufficient to control most pests.
Disease: Botrytis, Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Powdery Mildew. Avoid excessive moisture on foliage, to prevent botrytis.
Light Levels: High; 50% shade in propagation
Temperature: 73-79 degrees F
Watering: light mist in propagation (once per hour) during the day or as needed. Do not over mist or over-water. Cassia favor dry conditions once roots are well established.
Fertilizer: 200-250 ppm nitrogen
Ph: 5.5 – 5.8
Pinching: Pinching may increase plant branching but is not necessary
Pests: Standard practices
Disease: Standard practices
| Pot Size | Wks from rooted cutting | PPP |
| 5-inch | 8-9 wks | 1 |
| Gallon | 11-13 wks | 1 |
| 10-12-inch | 12-14 wks | 3 |
Light Levels: Full sun to part shade
Foot candles: 5000-7500
Day temperature: 68° to 85°F (20° to 29°C)
Night temperature: 58° to 75°F (14° to 24°C)
Watering: Do not over-water. Crassula favor dry conditions once roots are well established. Allow soil to dry completely between irrigation.
Media: Use well-drained soil mix. EC = 0.25 to 0.75 in peat with sand/perlite mix.
Fertilizer: 75-125 ppm nitrogen
Ph: 6.5 – 7.0
Pinching: Pinching will promote branching. It may also delay the finish time.
Pests: Standard practices. Pests to watch for are aphids, mealybugs and spider mites
Disease: Keeping the plants dry will emiminate most of the potential for disease
Succulents are sensitive to pesticides & fungicides. Trial applications on smaller groups of plants before are recommended.
Propagation
Rooting time: 4-5 weeks
Mist: 7-10 days at a light interval
Rooting Hormone: not necessary
Media Temperature: 70 – 75 F
Notes: Be careful of overmisting
4 or 5-inch 6-8 wks
Gallon 7-8 wks 3″
Crop Timing:
4″ to 4.5″ pot = 6-8 wks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 8-10 wks (1 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.3
Temperature: 68-74 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 200-250 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinch once
Pests: Standard practices; whiteflies can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″ to 4.”” pot = 6-8 wks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 7-10 wks (2-3 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.9 – 6.4
Temperature: 65-74 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist, but not too wet
Fertilizer: 150-200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: 1-2 pinches as needed; B-nine application recommended
Pests: Standard practices; whiteflies, thrips, aphids can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices; watch for Oedema is plants are too wet
Light Levels: High
Temperature: 68-72 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist; do not let the plants wilt
Fertilizer: 250-300 ppm nitrogen
Ph: 6.0- 6.5
Pinching: Pinching will create better plant structure
Pests: Standard practices
Disease: Standard practices
| Pot Size | Wks from rooted cutting | PPP |
| 4-inch | 8-10 wks | 1 |
| Gallon | 9-12 wks | 1, 2 or 3 |
| 10-12-inch | 12-14 wks | 3 to 5 |
Crop Timing:
4″ to 4.”” pot = 6-7 wks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 7-9 wks (1-3 RC)
10-12″ = 11-13 wks (4-5 RC)
Light Levels: High
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.2
Temperature: 62-74 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist, but not too wet
Fertilizer: 150-200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinch as needed; no PGR necessary
Pests: Standard practices; whiteflies, can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
Light Levels: High
Temperature: 68-72 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 250-300 ppm nitrogen
Ph: 5.8 – 6.5
Pinching: Pinching will create better plant structure
Pests: Standard practices; thrips may be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
| Pot Size | Wks from rooted cutting | PPP |
| 4-inch | 6-8 wks | 1 |
| Gallon | 7-9 wks | 2 or 3 |
GRAPTOPETALUM
Light Levels: Full sun to part shade
Foot candles: 5000-7500
Day temperature: 68° to 85°F (20° to 29°C)
Night temperature: 58° to 75°F (14° to 24°C)
Watering: Do not over-water. Graptopetalum favor dry conditions once roots are well established. Allow soil to dry completely between irrigation.
Media: Use well-drained soil mix. EC = 0.25 to 0.5 in peat with sand/perlite mix.
Ph: 5.6 – 6.2
Fertilizer: 75-125 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching will promote branching. It may also delay the finish time.
Pests: Standard practices. Pests to watch for are aphids, mealybugs and spider mites
Disease: Keeping the plants dry will emiminate most of the potential for disease
Succulents are sensitive to pesticides & fungicides. Trial applications on smaller groups of plants before are recommended.
Propagation
Rooting time: 4-5 weeks
Mist: 7-10 days at a light interval
Rooting Hormone: not necessary
Media Temperature: 70 – 75 F
Notes: Be careful of overmisting
4 or 5-inch 7-9 wks 1
Gallon 8-10 wks 3
Light Levels: Full sun to part shade
Foot candles: 5000-7500
Day temperature: 68° to 85°F (20° to 29°C)
Night temperature: 58° to 75°F (14° to 24°C)
Watering: Do not over-water. Graptosedum favor dry conditions once roots are well established. Allow soil to dry completely between irrigation.
Media: Use well-drained soil mix. EC = 0.25 to 0.5 in peat with sand/perlite mix.
Ph: 5.6 – 6.2
Fertilizer: 75-125 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching will promote branching. It may also delay the finish time.
Pests: Standard practices. Pests to watch for are aphids, mealybugs and spider mites
Disease: Keeping the plants dry will emiminate most of the potential for disease
Succulents are sensitive to pesticides & fungicides. Trial applications on smaller groups of plants before are recommended.
Propagation
Rooting time: 4-5 weeks
Mist: 7-10 days at a light interval
Rooting Hormone: not necessary
Media Temperature: 70 – 75 F
Notes: Be careful of overmisting
4 or 5-inch 7-9 wks 1
Gallon 8-10 wks 3
Light Levels: Medium to high
Temperature: 66-72 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 150-200 ppm nitrogen
Ph: 5.5- 6.0
Pinching: Pinching will create better plant structure
Pests: Standard practices
Disease: Standard practices
| Pot Size | Wks from rooted cutting | PPP |
| 4-inch | 6 -8 wks | 1 |
| Gallon | 7 -9 wks | 2 or 3 |
Light Levels: Full sun to part shade
Foot candles: 5000-7500
Day temperature: 68° to 85°F (20° to 29°C)
Night temperature: 58° to 75°F (14° to 24°C)
Watering: Do not over-water. Kalanchoe favor dry conditions once roots are well established. Allow soil to dry completely between irrigation.
Media: Use well-drained soil mix. EC = 0.5 to 0.75 in peat with sand/perlite mix.
Ph: 5.6 – 6.2
Fertilizer: 100-150 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching will promote branching. It may also delay the finish time.
Pests: Standard practices. Pests to watch for are aphids, mealybugs and spider mites
Disease: Keeping the plants dry will emiminate most of the potential for disease
Succulents are sensitive to pesticides & fungicides. Trial applications on smaller groups of plants before are recommended.
Propagation
Rooting time: 4-5 weeks
Mist: 7-10 days at a light interval
Rooting Hormone: not necessary
Media Temperature: 70 – 75 F
Notes: Be careful of overmisting
4 or 5-inch 6-8 wks 1
Gallon 7-9 wks 3
Crop Timing:
4″ to 4.5″ pot = 5-6 wks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 6-8 wks (1-2 RC)
Light Levels: medium
pH Level: 5.7 – 6.2
Temperature:65-72º F day & 58-65º F night
Watering: keep pots evenly moist
Fertilizer: 150-200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: 1-2 pinches as needed
Pests: Standard practices
Disease: Standard practices
Light Levels: Full sun to part shade
Foot candles: 5000-7500
Day temperature: 68° to 85°F (20° to 29°C)
Night temperature: 58° to 75°F (14° to 24°C)
Watering: Do not over-water. Pachyphytum favor dry conditions once roots are well established. Allow soil to dry completely between irrigation.
Media: Use well-drained soil mix. EC = 0.25 to 0.5 in peat with sand/perlite mix.
Ph: 5.7 – 6.3
Fertilizer: 75-125 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: No
Pests: Standard practices. Pests to watch for are aphids, mealybugs and spider mites
Disease: Keeping the plants dry will emiminate most of the potential for disease
Succulents are sensitive to pesticides & fungicides. Trial applications on smaller groups of plants before are recommended.
Propagation
Rooting time: 4-5 weeks
Mist: 7-10 days at a light interval
Rooting Hormone: not necessary
Media Temperature: 70 – 75 F
Notes: Be careful of overmisting
4 or 5-inch 10-12 wks 1
Gallon 12-14 wks 3
Light Levels: Medium – high
Temperature: 68-72 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 200 ppm nitrogen
Ph: 5.8 – 6.5
Pinching: Pinching will create better plant structure
Pests: Standard practices
Disease: Standard practices
| Pot Size | Wks from rooted cutting | PPP |
| 4-inch | 6-8 wks | 1 |
| Gallon | 7-9 wks | 2 or 3 |
Crop Timing:
4″ to 4.5″ pot = 6-8 wks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 8-10 wks (2-3 RC)
10″ =9-11 wks (3-4 RC)
Light Levels: high
pH Level: 5.5 – 6.1
Temperature: 68-72º F day & 65º F night
Watering: keep pots evenly moist
Fertilizer: 200-250 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: 1-2 pinches or more as needed
Pests: Standard practices
Disease: Standard practices
Light Levels: Medium – high
Temperature: 68-72 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist or slightly dry
Fertilizer: 150-200 ppm nitrogen
Ph: 5.8 – 6.4
Pinching: Not necessary
Pests: Standard practices
Disease: Standard practices
| Pot Size | Wks from rooted cutting | PPP |
| 4-inch | 6 – 7 wks | 1 |
| Gallon | 7 – 10 wks | 1 or 2 |
Light Levels: Medium – high
Temperature: 66-72 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist or slightly dry
Fertilizer: 150-200 ppm nitrogen
Ph: 5.5 – 5.9
Pinching: Pinching will create better plant structure
Pests: Whitefly or spider mites could be a problem
Disease: Standard practices
| Pot Size | Wks from rooted cutting | PPP |
| 4-inch | 6-7 wks | 1 |
| Gallon | 8-10 wks | 1 or 2 |
| Â 10 to 12-inch | 11-13 wks | 3 or 4 |
ROOTING: 3 to 4 weeks, at temperatures of 64-75 F. Rooting hormone is optional.
USDA HARDINESS: 9 -11
PLANTING:
For 4″ (10 cm) pot, use 1 plant per pot. Ready for sales (from rooted cutting) within 7-8 weeks.
For 6″ (15 cm) pot, use 1-2 plants per pot. Ready in 8-10 weeks.
For 10″ (25 cm) hanging baskets or pots, use 3 – 4 plants. Ready in 10-13 weeks.
PINCHING: Once at liner planting.
LIGHT INTENSITY: Full sunlight is preferable. (min.5,000fc / 50,000 LUX). Grows well in hot weather, very heat tolerant (35-38¡æ).
TEMPERATURE: Day: 64-80 F, Cool Night: 55-64 F.
Grows well in hot weather, very heat tolerant
FERTIZILATION: Constant feed, with a balanced fertilizer (150-200 ppm N), that contains average levels of micronutrients with a slightly increased level of iron.
Very sensitive to phosphate toxicity levels above 125 ppm.
IRRIGATION: Moderate moisture levels.
MEDIUM: Well drained peat/perlite mix. pH 5.5 – 6.0. 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 & PEST CONTROL:
Insects: Watch for White Flies, Thrips and Leaf Miners. Spray as a preventative.
Diseases: No apparent problems if average sanitation practices are followed.
Drench with broad spectrum fungicides at liner planting.
Light Levels: Full sun
Temperature: 62-77 F day; 55-62 F night
Watering: Do not over-water. Sedum favor dry conditions once roots are well established.
Fertilizer: 150-200 ppm nitrogen
Ph: 6.0 – 6.5
Pinching: One pinch may be necessary.
Pests: Standard practices.
Disease: Keeping the plants dry will emiminate most of the potential for disease
| Pot Size | Wks from rooted cutting | PPP |
| 4 or 5-inch | 6-8 wks | 1 |
| Gallon | 8-10 wks | 3 |
Propagation
Rooting time: 4-5 weeks
Mist: 7-10 days at a light interval
Rooting Hormone: not necessary
Media Temperature: 70 – 75 F
Notes: Be careful of overmisting
Light Levels: Full sun to part shade
Foot candles: 5000-7500
Day temperature: 68° to 85°F (20° to 29°C)
Night temperature: 58° to 75°F (14° to 24°C)
Watering: Do not over-water. Sedum favor dry conditions once roots are well established. Allow soil to dry completely between irrigation.
Media: Use well-drained soil mix. EC = 0.25 to 0.5 in peat with sand/perlite mix.
Ph: 5.6 – 6.2
Fertilizer: 100-150 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching will promote branching. It may also delay the finish time.
Pests: Standard practices. Pests to watch for are aphids, mealybugs and spider mites
Disease: Keeping the plants dry will emiminate most of the potential for disease
Succulents are sensitive to pesticides & fungicides. Trial applications on smaller groups of plants before are recommended.
Propagation
Rooting time: 4-5 weeks
Mist: 7-10 days at a light interval
Rooting Hormone: not necessary
Media Temperature: 70 – 75 F
Notes: Be careful of overmisting
4 or 5-inch 6-8 wks 1
Gallon 8-10 wks 3
Light Levels: Full sun to part shade
Foot candles: 5000-7500
Day temperature: 65° to 75°F (18° to 24°C)
Night temperature: 58° to 70°F (14° to 21°C)
Watering: Do not over-water. Senecio favor dry conditions once roots are well established. Allow soil to dry completely between irrigation.
Media: Use well-drained soil mix. EC = 0.5 to 1.0 in peat with sand and/or perlite mix.
Ph: 5.7 – 6.2
Fertilizer: 75-125 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: no
Pests: Standard practices. Pests to watch for are aphids, mealybugs and spider mites
Disease: Keeping the plants dry will emiminate most of the potential for disease
Succulents are sensitive to pesticides & fungicides. Trial applications on smaller groups of plants before are recommended.
Propagation
Rooting time: 4-5 weeks
Mist: 7-10 days at a light interval
Rooting Hormone: not necessary
Media Temperature: 70 – 75 F
Notes: Be careful of overmisting
4 or 5-inch 6-8 wks 1
Gallon 8-11 wks 3
Crop Timing:
4″ to 4.5″” pot = 6-7 wks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 7-9 wks (1-2 RC)
Light Levels: medium to high
pH Level: 6.0 – 6.5
Temperature: 65-72º F day & 60-65º F night
Watering: keep pots evenly moist
Fertilizer: 200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: 1 pinch or more as needed
Pests: Standard practices; watch for aphids
Disease: Standard practices
USDA HARDINESS: 10 – 11
ROOTING: Torenia cuttings root easily within 12-14 days at temperatures of 64-75 F. Addition of rooting hormone is not necessary.
PLANTING:
For 4″ (10 cm) pot, use 1 plant per pot. Ready for sales (from rooted cutting) within 7-8 weeks.
For 6″ (15 cm) pot, use 1-2 plants per pot. Ready in 8-10 weeks.
When grown as 10″ (25 cm) hanging baskets or pots, use 3-4 plants. Ready in 10-13 weeks.
PINCHING: One soft pinch 1-2 weeks after planting according to plant size.
LIGHT INTENSITY: Moderate to high light is optimal for growth and flowering, min. 5000fc / 50000 LUX .
Partial shade is required in summer. Protect from direct sunlight.
During the winter, Torenia plants should be exposed to maximum light intensity.
TEMPERATURE: Day: 75-80 F; Night: 60-70 F. First 3 weeks 61-65 F. From 4th week, 64-70 F
Cool temperatures of 50-54 Â will turn foliage to bronze color and stunt growth,
except for Torenia Purple Moon, which tolerates even cooler temperatures.
Temperatures of 95 -104 F in summer is tolerable if shade and irrigation are provided properly.
FERTILIZATION: Constant feed with a well-balanced fertilizer containing adequate amounts of micronutrients, slightly higher FE.
NH4 up to 20% of total N. Use 200 ppm N as a starting point and then adjust in accordance to growth.
E.C 2 -2.5. Occasional leaching is required to prevent salinity.
IRRIGATION: Torenia dries out easily. Keep soil moist, but avoid over watering. Do not allow wilting.
Drip irrigation is recommended. Avoid wet foliage.
MEDIUM: Use a well-drained peat perlite mix, pH 5.8-6.2, EC 0.6 – 0.9.
For rooting, use a disease-free peat mix, or Jiffy pellets.
FLOWERING: 8-12 weeks, depending on growing conditions and variety.
Early: Torenia Purple Moon, Indigo Moon.
GROWTH REGULATORS: Maintain high light intensities and temperatures as recommended. Use cool morning drop and DIF. Soft pinch. Reduce feed.
Avoid products that have high levels of ammonium nitrogen or phosphorus. Space in time.
Use growth regulators as last option – use Alar at a concentration of 1700-2500 ppm as a foliar spray, 1-3 times.
Begin growth regulator treatment 2-4 weeks after transplant and discontinue when flowering buds are visible.
Expect delay in flowering. Varieties differ in response, so we recommend testing it first on a smaller scale.
DISEASES & PEST CONTROL:
Insects: Watch for Aphids and White Flies.
Diseases: Powdery mildew can be a problem.
Avoid moisture condensing on the foliage.
Spray with broad-spectrum fungicides as a preventative measure.
Crop Timing:
4″ to 4.5″ pot = 7-9 wks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon = 9-10 wks (2-3 RC)
Light Levels: high
pH Level: 5.6 – 6.3
Temperature: 65-76º F day & 58-65º F night
Watering: keep pots evenly moist
Fertilizer: 200-250 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: 1-2 pinches or more as needed
Pests: Standard practices; watch for white flies
Disease: Standard practices
Crop Timing:
4″ to 4.5″ pot =6-7 wks (1 RC)
6″ or gallon =7-8 wks (2-3 RC)
Light Levels: high
pH Level: 5.5 – 5.8
Temperature: 65-72º F day & 60-65º F night
Watering: keep pots evenly moist
Fertilizer: 200 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: 1 pinch or more as needed
Pests: Standard practices; watch for aphids
Disease: Standard practices
Light Levels: Full sun to part shade
Foot candles: 5000-7500
Day temperature: 72° to 85°F (24° to 2°C)
Night temperature: 60° to 75°F (16° to 24°C)
Watering: Do not over-water. Echeveria favor dry conditions once roots are well established. Allow soil to dry completely between irrigation.
Media: Use well-drained soil mix. EC = 0.6 to 0.8 in peat with sand/perlite mix.
Ph: 5.6 – 6.0
Fertilizer: 75-125 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Not necessary.
Pests: Standard practices. Pests to watch for are aphids, mealybugs and spider mites
Disease: Keeping the plants dry will emiminate much of the potential for disease.
Succulents are sensitive to pesticides & fungicides. Trial applications on smaller groups of plants before are recommended.
Propagation
Rooting time: 4-5 weeks
Mist: 7-10 days at a light interval
Rooting Hormone: not necessary
Media Temperature: 70 – 75 F
Notes: Be careful of overmisting
Pot Size Wks from RC PPP
4 or 5-inch 7-9 wks 1
Gallon 8-10 wks 3
Crop Timing:
Light Levels: Medium
pH Level: 5.8 – 6.2
Temperature: 65-72 degrees F
Watering: keep pots moist
Fertilizer: 250 ppm nitrogen
Pinching: Pinching 1-2 times will create better plant structure
Pests: Standard practices; aphids & whiteflies can be a problem
Disease: Standard practices