GROWER SUCCESS GUIDE | VEGETATIVE FINISHING
Dipladenia MADINIA ® MAXIMO Mandevilla hybrida MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER
PINCHES
FINISHING PROGRAM
pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles
Day Neutral
76–78 °F (24–26 °C)
70–72 °F (21–22 °C)
200–250 ppm N 1 Pinch
1 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2.5 qt. | 2 ppp | 12–13 weeks 3 qt. | 3 ppp | 12–13 weeks
PESTS
DISEASES
FINISH PGRS
VARIETY
VIGOR TIMING
Aphids, Whiteflies, Thrips,
B-Nine ® WSG (3,500–5,000 ppm) can be used. Sprays of Configure ® (300 ppm) or Atrimmec ® (200–400) early on can be used to improve branching. Bonzi ® drenches (0.5–2 ppm) can also be done to control growth and reduce leaf size, especially under very hot growing conditions.
Madinia ® Maximo Light Pink 70051011 Madinia ® Maximo Red 70051010
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Cercospora and Corynespora Fungal Leaf Spot, Fungal Root and Basal Stem Rot
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Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Tech Tips: Madinia Maximo dipladenia are very slow rooters. Provide ample heat and rooting times during propagation. Plants are also chilling sensitive so avoid storing cuttings<48 °F (9 °C). Madinia Maximo has a controlled growth habit and bred for improved branching. They make very nice quart products. An early pinch (either in propagation or shortly after transplant) will encourage branching. High light and warm temperatures will improve quality and help reduce crop times. Higher light intensities and longer photoperiods help reduce the natural vining of the plants.
Dorotheanthus MEZOO ™ Dorotheanthus bellidiformis MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER
PINCHES
FINISHING PROGRAM
pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles
Day Neutral
76–78 °F (24–26 °C)
70–72 °F (21–22 °C)
200–250 ppm N 1 Pinch
1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1–2 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 3 ppp | 9–10 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks
PESTS
DISEASES
FINISH PGRS
VARIETY
VIGOR TIMING
No significant issues
Phoma and Phomopsis in propagation
Mezoo ™ Trailing Red 70003864
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Not needed. Control by pinching if needed.
Tech Tips: Mezoo is a trailing succulent-type vine that makes beautiful baskets and combo plantings. It is a relatively slow starter and is best grown warm to get it established and growing. Under high light, it will develop small colorful red flowers that add character to the plant. This is a very tough plant that grows and performs under a range of environmental conditions.
Euphorbia EUPHORIC ™ Euphorbia hypericifolia MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER
PINCHES
FINISHING PROGRAM
pH: 5.8–6.2 SME 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles
Day Neutral
76–78 °F (24–26 °C)
70–72 °F (21–22 °C)
200–250 ppm N 1 Pinch
1 qt. | 1 ppp | 6–7 weeks 1.25 qt. | 1 ppp | 8–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 9–10 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 9–10 weeks 1.5 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks
PESTS
DISEASES
FINISH PGRS
VARIETY
VIGOR TIMING
Aphids, Whiteflies
Botrytis, Fungal Root Rot
B-Nine ® WSG (2,500 ppm) can be used. Drenches of Bonzi ® (1–2 ppm) or Sumagic ® (0.5–1 ppm) also work well to control growth or to hold plants before sale. Plant size can also be controlled by pinching.
Euphoric ™ Double White 70087275 Euphoric ™ White Imp. 70087276
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Geranium Interspecific CALDERA ™ Pelargonium Interspecific MEDIA pH/EC LIGHT LEVEL
DAY LENGTH DAY TEMP NIGHT TEMP FERTILIZER
PINCHES
FINISHING PROGRAM
pH: 5.5–5.9 SME 2.3–2.8 mS/cm, Pourthru EC: 3.5–4.2 mS/cm
4,000–6,000 foot candles
Day Neutral
72–74 °F (22–23 °C)
68–70 °F (20–21 °C)
200–250 ppm N Not Recommended 2.5 qt. | 1 ppp | 10–12 weeks 3 qt. | 2–3 ppp | 11–13 weeks
1.5 gal. HB | 3–4 ppp | 12–12 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 2–3 ppp | 11–13 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4–5 ppp | 12–13 weeks
PESTS
DISEASES
FINISH PGRS
VARIETY
VIGOR TIMING
Aphid, Thrips, Spider Mites
Botrytis, Pythium Root Rot, Rust, and Xanthomonas Bacterial Blight and Wilt
Cycocel ® at 1,000 ppm and under hot conditions with a tank mix spray of Cycocel ® (1,000 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (2,500 ppm) or Bonzi ® spray (3–5 ppm). Florel ® can also be sprayed at 350–400 ppm early in the crop cycle, especially for larger pots and baskets, to improve branching and control growth. A Bonzi ® drench (0.1–0.25 ppm) can be used at the end of production.
Caldera ™ Pink 70065942 Caldera ™ Red 70065936 Caldera ™ Salmon 70065939
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Tech Tips: Caldera is relatively vigorous and requires regular PGR applications, especially under warm growing conditions. Provide relatively high light levels and warm temperatures early on to establish the plant and to allow it to respond adequately to PGRs. Early Florel ® sprays are key in making well-branched, quality plants. Watch for Botrytis under tight spacing and in combination plantings, especially when overhead irrigating. Monitor the media and try to keep the pH between 5.5–6.0 to avoid iron deficiency (tip chlorosis).
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