ANNUAL CULTURE GUIDE
4 TO 5-IN. (10 TO 13-CM) POTS 1 ppp, 4-5 weeks
6-IN. (15-CM) POTS, GALLONS 2-3 ppp, 5-8 weeks
10 TO 12-IN. (25 TO 30-CM) POTS OR BASKETS
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS (S) SPRAY (D) DRENCH
PESTS
DISEASES COMMENTS
3-5 ppp, 8-10 weeks 2 ppp, 20-22 weeks
Generally not needed. Pinching is best for shaping the plant.
None
None
Goldilocks Lysimachia is grown primarily for its foliage.
1 ppp, 16-18 weeks
1 ppp, 20-22 weeks
None
Aphids (during early Spring), spider mites (during very dry weather) Aphids, fungus gnats, slugs/snails
Bacteria Leaf Spot
Mandevilla are heat-loving, drought-tolerant tropical vines or shrubs. They perform best in full sun and well-drained soil. Key protocols include well-drained substrate, moderate irrigation, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between irrigations, and high fertility. Mecardonia is heat and drought tolerant in the landscape. Generally, finished production pots can be produced with little to no maintenance required. If grown cool and with high light levels, Aromatica will generally require little, if any, PGRs. Avoid water-logged media. If grown cool and with high light levels, SunGlow will generally require little, if any, PGRs. Avoid water-logged media. After transplanting, allow plants to become established for 1-2 weeks at 60-65°F (15-18°C). Once plants are well established, begin growing at recommended cool temperatures. After 4-6 weeks of cool conditions, plants can be forced in 6-8 weeks. After transplanting, allow plants to become established for 1-2 weeks at 60-65°F (15-18°C). Once plants are well established, begin growing at recommended cool temperatures. After 4-6 weeks of cool conditions, plants can be forced in 6-8 weeks. After transplanting, allow plants to become established for 1-2 weeks at 60-65°F (15-18°C). Once plants are well established, begin growing at recommended cool temperatures. After 4-6 weeks of cool conditions, plants can be forced in 6-8 weeks. After transplanting, allow plants to become established for 1-2 weeks at 60-65°F (15-18°C). Once plants are well established, begin growing at recommended cool temperatures. Pinch optional. After 4-6 weeks of cool conditions, plants can be forced in 6-8 weeks. After transplanting, allow plants to become established for 1-2 weeks at 60-65°F (15-18°C). Once plants are well established, begin growing at recommended cool temperatures. Pinch optional. After 4-6 weeks of cool conditions, plants can be forced in 6-8 weeks. Cool temperatures and high light will reduce the need for PGRs. Monitor regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency. Crop times will be shortest as days lengthen in Spring. Cool temperatures and high light reduce need for PGR. SuperCal Blue is high vigor. Artist Rose, Cherry and Neon Rose are medium vigor.
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
5-6 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Plant Growth Regulators not needed when grown in high light.
Botrytis, Root and stem rot
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2-3 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3-4 ppp, 9-11 weeks
Grow cool and bright to improve habit. Nemesia is responsive to daminozide(S) 2,500-4,000 ppm, uniconazole-P(S) 20-30 ppm, and ethephon(S) 200-300 ppm. If necessary, daminozide spray at 2,500-3,500 ppm can be effective. Growing cool helps to prevent stretch. Is responsive to daminozide(S) 2,500-4,000 ppm alone or as a tank mix(S) with chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm. Paclobutrazol(S) 15-30 ppm is also effective. Is responsive to daminozide(S) 2,500-4,000 ppm alone or as a tank mix(S) with chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm. Paclobutrazol(S) 15-30 ppm is also effective. Is responsive to daminozide(S) 2,500-4,000 ppm alone or as a tank mix(S) with chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm. Paclobutrazol(S) 15-30 ppm is also effective. Is responsive to daminozide(S) 2,500-4,000 ppm alone or as a tank mix(S) with chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm. Paclobutrazol(S) 15-30 ppm is also effective.
Thrips, aphids, leafminers
Root rot
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2 ppp, 7-8 weeks
3-4 ppp, 9-12 weeks
Thrips, aphids Root rot, Botrytis
1 ppp, 10-13 weeks
2-3 ppp, 11-14 weeks
3-4 ppp, 11-15 weeks
Aphids, whitefly, thrips
Root and stem rot, Botrytis
1 ppp, 10-13 weeks
2-3 ppp, 11-14 weeks
3-4 ppp, 11-15 weeks
Aphids, whitefly, thrips
Root and stem rot, Botrytis
1 ppp, 10-13 weeks
2-3 ppp, 11-14 weeks
3-4 ppp, 11-15 weeks
Aphids, whitefly, thrips
Root and stem rot, Botrytis
1 ppp, 8-11 weeks
1-2 ppp, 8-11 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Aphids, whitefly, thrips
Root and stem rot, Botrytis
1 ppp, 8-11 weeks
1-2 ppp, 8-11 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Is responsive to daminozide(S) 2,500-4,000 ppm alone or as a tank mix(S) with chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm. Paclobutrazol(S) 15-30 ppm is also effective.
Aphids, whitefly, thrips
Root and stem rot, Botrytis
1 ppp, 6-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 7-11 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-12 weeks
Apply daminozide(S) at 1,500-2,500 ppm to control habit early. A paclobutrazol(D) at 0.5-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size. Foliar sprays of ancymidol 10-30 ppm or sprays of daminozide/paclobutrazol tank mix, daminozide 2,500-5,000 ppm/paclobutrazol 10-30 ppm. Drench of ancymidol 1-3 ppm, or drench of paclobutrazol 1-4 ppm. Daminozide(S) 1,500-2,500 ppm, applied 2-4 times, can be used to control habit early. Paclobutrazol(D) 0.25-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size. Daminozide(S) 1,000-2,000 ppm, applied 2-4 times, can be used to control habit early. Paclobutrazol(D) 0.25-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size. Daminozide(S) 1,000-2,000 ppm, applied 2-4 times, can be used to control habit early. Paclobutrazol(D) 0.25-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size. Daminozide(S) 1,500-2,500 ppm, applied 2-4 times, can be used to control habit early. Paclobutrazol(D) 0.25-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size. Daminozide(S) 1,500-2,500 ppm, applied 2-4 times, can be used to control habit early. Paclobutrazol(D) 0.25-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size. Daminozide applications late in the crop time can cause instability in flower color.
Whitefly, thrips, leafminers
Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
1-3 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 9-12 weeks
Whitefly, thrips, leafminers, aphids, mites
Botrytis, Crown rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-2 ppp, 6-8 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Whitefly, thrips, leafminers
Cool temperatures and high light will reduce need for PGRs. Monitor regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
4-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Whitefly, thrips, leafminers
Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Cool temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for PGRs. Monitor pH regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Whitefly, thrips, leafminers
Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Cool temperatures and high light will reduce need for PGRs. Monitor regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Whitefly, thrips, leafminers
Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Cool temperatures and high light will reduce the need for PGRs. Monitor regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Whitefly, thrips, leafminers
Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Cool temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for PGRs. Monitor regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency. Flowering will be best as days lengthen in late Spring and Summer. Daylength of more than 14 hours will hasten flowering.
* ppp=plants per pot | ** Perennial varieties that can be grown cold without treatment for Spring and Summer sales.
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