ANNUAL CULTURE GUIDE
6-IN. (15-CM) POTS, GALLONS
10 TO 12-IN. (25 TO 30-CM) POTS OR BASKETS
4 TO 5-IN. (10 TO 13-CM) POTS
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS (S) SPRAY (D) DRENCH
PESTS
DISEASES COMMENTS
Aphids (during early Spring), spider mites (during very dry weather)
1 ppp, 16‑18 weeks
1 ppp, 20‑22 weeks
3 ppp, 20‑22 weeks
Bacterial leaf spot
None
B-Nine(S) 2,500 ppm, chlormequat chloride(S) 750 ppm tank mix 7-10 days after transplant. Do not use Florel.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-3 ppp, 6-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 9-11 weeks
Sensitive to overwatering. Pinch for a better habit, especially in larger containers. Pinch as needed to shape. Fertilize regularly. Avoid extremely high humidity or saturated media, both of which will encourage Botrytis. Day and night temperatures of 71 to 76°F (21 to 24°C) are ideal for the earliest stages of plant development. Solera Geraniums usually do not require PGRs to produce high-quality plants.
None
None
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
1-2 ppp, 8-9 weeks
3-4 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Whitefly, aphids
Pythium, Botrytis
None
Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200- 300 ppm to improve branching. Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,500 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching. PGR generally not needed for basket production. Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,500 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200- 300 ppm to improve branching. Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200- 300 ppm to improve branching.
Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites
Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Oedema, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Oedema, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
1 ppp, 8-10 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Avoid drastic swings in soil moisture to reduce Oedema.
1 ppp, 8-10 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Avoid drastic swings in soil moisture to reduce Oedema.
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Keep foliage dry. Provide good air circulation.
Day and night temperatures of 71 to 76°F (21 to 24°C) are ideal for the earliest stages of plant development. Fantasia Geraniums usually do not require PGRs to produce high-quality plants. Refer to the Fantasia Zonal Geranium Grower Facts at ballfloraplant.com for detailed culture information. Keep foliage dry. Provide good air circulation. Refer to Galaxy Geranium culture recommendations at ballfloraplant.com. Presto Geraniums usually do not require PGRs to produce high-quality plants. They are naturally compact, well-branched and early to flower. Pinch once 2 weeks after transplant, unless growing in larger containers. Piñata is a heat-loving plant. Keep this in mind when growing on – to not start too early in the northern regions. Keep soil moderately dry.
Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200- 300 ppm to improve branching.
Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites
Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; Florel (S) 200- 300 ppm to improve branching.
Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites
Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
Generally not needed. Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching.
1 ppp, 8-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
If necessary, applying B-Nine (daminozide) at 1,500 ppm/0.15% is an option to control plant height and/or help tone the plant.
1 ppp, 7-8 weeks
1-2 ppp, 8-10 weeks
2-3 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Thrips
Botrytis
Fungus gnats, whitefly
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks 1 ppp, 6-7 weeks
2-3 ppp, 7-9 weeks 1-2 ppp, 8-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 9-11 weeks
Avoid saturated media at any time. Pinch regularly to shape.
None
Root rot
3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Use B-Nine 1,500-3,000 ppm and chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm tank mix(S).
Whitefly, mites, aphids
Cool temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for plant growth regulators.
Root rot
Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus, Botrytis, Pythium Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus, Botrytis, Pythium
B-Nine/paclobutrazol(S) 1,000 ppm; B-Nine/2 ppm paclobutrazol (low rate) for Compact series.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3 ppp, 9-12 weeks
Thrips, aphids, mites
Dry culture, low to moderate nutrition, and cool temperatures will promote toned plants.
Paclobutrazol(S) 5-10 ppm can be used to control habit early; paclobutrazol(D) 0.5-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size. Florel(S) 100-200 ppm can be used to improve branching but will usually not be needed.
Start feeding immediately after transplanting. Avoid water stress in all stages of crop. Avoid cold stress (night temperatures below 65°F/18°C). Maintain EC above 1.0 (SME). Use early PGR applications to achieve ideal finished plants. Start feeding immediately after transplanting. Avoid water stress in all stages of crop. Avoid cold stress (night temperatures below 65°F/18°C). Maintain EC above 1.0 (SME). Use early PGR application to achieve ideal finished plants. A light paclobutrazol drench when plant is three-quarters of finish size will promote flowering above the foliage.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-2 ppp, 6-8 weeks
4-5 ppp, 9-12 weeks
Leafminers, thrips
Paclobutrazol(S) 5-15 ppm is effective for height control. Florel(S) 100-300 ppm can be used to improve branching but will not usually be needed.
Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus, Botrytis, Pythium
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
1-2 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Aphids, thrips
* ppp=plants per pot ** Perennial varieties that can be grown cold without treatment for Spring and Summer sales.
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