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
Mona Lavender and Mona Magenta require a short-day treatment to flower. Natural- day crops can be finished in southern climates for January to March sales. Spring, Summer and Fall crops can be achieved using black cloth/short days in all regions. Regularly allow the media to dry between waterings. Pinch regularly to improve habit. Regularly allow the media to dry moderately between waterings, especially in cool periods. Regular pinching and constant feeding will improve habit and flowering. Regularly allow the media to dry between waterings, particularly during cool periods. Prefers warm conditions to ensure early flowering. Regularly allow the media to dry moderately between waterings, especially in cool periods. Proper pinching and moderate feeding will improve habit and flowering. Regularly allow the media to dry moderately between waterings, especially in cool periods. Proper pinching and moderate feeding will improve habit and flowering. Pinch two weeks after transplant. Plants should dry between watering. PGR is recommended for regions with high light levels and high tempratures. Regularly allow the media to dry between waterings, particularly during cool periods. Prefers warm conditions to ensure early flowering. Scaevola prefers a well-drained soil. Allow the media to dry between waterings. Night temperatures lower than recommended will significantly slow the crop and lead to problems with root rot. Scaevola prefers a well-drained soil. Allow the media to dry between waterings. Night temperatures lower than recommended will significantly slow the crop and lead to problems with root rot. Moderate light levels produce more colorful foliage. Pinch early to shape. Feed regularly to maintain growth. Using fertilizers with low phosphorus during early stages will aid in minimizing stretching. Alternative finishing for Southern Regions would be a long cycle crop similar to those of dipladenia. Torenia is a warm-season crop that prefers night temperatures above 60°F (16°C). Pinch regularly to shape.
B-Nine 1,500-2,500 ppm and chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm tank mix(S) or paclobutrazol(S) 5-20 ppm applied as needed is effective.
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
1-2 ppp, 7-9 weeks
3-5 ppp, 9-12 weeks
Whitefly, worms
Root rot
Botrytis, Pythium, Rhizoctonia
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
1-3 ppp, 7-10 weeks
3-5 ppp, 9-12 weeks
Generally not needed.
Whitefly
1-2 ppp, 5-6 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
3-5 ppp, 9-12 weeks
Generally not needed.
Whitefly
Root rot
A B-Nine 2,000-3,500 ppm and chlormequat chloride 1,000-1,500 ppm tank mix(S) will help control height.
Whitefly, fungus gnats, thrips
Botrytis, Pythium, Rhizoctonia
1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 8-10 weeks
2-3 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Responsive to B-Nine 2,500-3,000 ppm. Increase rates as days lengthen in late Spring and Summer.
1 ppp, 4-8 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 8-12 weeks
Whitefly
None
1 ppp, 4-8 weeks
2-3 ppp, 6-10 weeks
4-5 ppp, 8-12 weeks
Little to no PGR required. Responsive to B‑Nine 2,500‑3,000 ppm.
Whitefly
None
A B‑Nine 2,000‑3,500 ppm and chlormequat chloride 1,000‑1,500 ppm tank mix(S) will help control height. A B-Nine 2,000-3,500 ppm and chlormequat chloride 1,000-1,500 ppm tank mix(S) will help control height.
Whitefly, fungus gnats, thrips Whitefly, fungus gnats, thrips
Botrytis, Pythium, Rhizoctonia Botrytis, Pythium Rhizoctonia
1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
1 ppp, 8-10 weeks
2-3 ppp, 10-12 weeks
1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
1-2 ppp, 8-10 weeks
2-3 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Generally not needed. Paclobutrazol(D) 1-3 ppm or paclobutrazol(S) 20- 40 ppm will control growth.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-2 ppp, 7-8 weeks
3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Whitefly, leafminers
Pythium, Rhizoctonia
Generally not needed. Paclobutrazol(D) 1-3 ppm or paclobutrazol(S) 20- 40 ppm will control growth.
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-2 ppp, 7-8 weeks
3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Pythium, Rhizoctonia
Whitefly
1-2 ppp, 8-10 weeks
3-5 ppp, 10-13 weeks
Generally not needed.
Whitefly
Root rot
1-2 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Growth regulators may not be necessary if plants are allowed to dry down moderately before watering.
Whitefly, spider mites, thrips, aphids
1 ppp, 8-10 weeks
2-3 ppp, 12-14 weeks
Pythium, Leaf spot
Whitefly, spider mites, thrips
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
Generally not needed.
Botrytis
Generally not needed. Paclobutrazol(D) at 1-3 ppm two to four weeks after transplant will tone finished growth when grown warm in the greenhouse. Cool night temperature during production cycle promotes tight habits. Responsive to a B-Nine 2,500-3,500 ppm/ chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm tank mix(S) and Florel(S) 250-300 ppm to control growth and improve plant habit. Responsive to a B-Nine 2,500-3,500/ chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm tank mix(S) and Florel(S) 250-300 ppm to control growth and improve plant habit. Responsive to a B-Nine 2,500-3,500 ppm/ chlormequat chloride 750-1,000 ppm tank mix(S) and Florel(S) 250-300 ppm to control growth and improve plant habit.
Whitefly, leafminers, aphids
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-3 ppp, 7-8 weeks
4-5 ppp, 10-13 weeks
Root rot
Regularly allow plants to dry between irrigation.
Regularly allow plants to dry between waterings. Pinch as needed to shape. EnduraScape varieties may require more PGR use under normal conditions.
Whitefly, leafminers, aphids Whitefly, leafminers, aphids Whitefly, leafminers, aphids
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-3 ppp, 7-8 weeks
4-5 ppp, 10-13 weeks
Root rot
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-3 ppp, 7-8 weeks
4-5 ppp, 10-13 weeks
Regularly allow plants to dry between irrigation. Pinch as needed to shape.
Root rot
1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
1-3 ppp, 7-8 weeks
4-5 ppp, 10-13 weeks
Regularly allow plants to dry between waterings. Pinch as needed to shape.
Root rot
* ppp=plants per pot ** Perennial varieties that can be grown cold without treatment for Spring and Summer sales.
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