VEGETATIVE FINISHING
Lantana LANDSCAPE BANDANA ® Lantana camara 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 (800–1,200 micro mols)
Day neutral
76–78 °F (24–26 °C)
70–72 °F (21–22 °C)
200–250 ppm N 1 pinch
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 | 3 ppp | 10–11 weeks 1.5 gal. pot | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks 2 gal. HB | 4 ppp | 10–11 weeks
Tech Tips: Landscape Bandana Lantana is bred for excellent branching and a relatively vigorous, spreading growth habit. One early pinch is all that is needed. Landscape Bandana Lantana has about 20–30% more vigor than typical Bandana types, and generally needs plant growth regulator (PGR) applications to control growth. Florel ® sprays will delay flowering slightly. Mid-crop Bonzi ® drenches work well to control height. Relatively high light levels and warm temperatures are needed to produce high-quality plants. To reduce flower cycling, keep plants well-fertilized and avoid severe drought stress. Licorice Plant HELICHRYSUM PETIOLARE Helichrysum petiolare 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 (800–1,200 micro mols) Day neutral 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 62–64 °F (17–18 °C) 125–175 ppm N 1 pinch 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 5 weeks 1 qt. | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks Tech Tips: Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant) is a semi-trailing plant that has low water and fertilizer requirements. Use plastic tenting or Reemay ® fabric during propagation if needed to keep high humidity and to minimize excess water on the foliage. Provide moderate to warm temperatures early on after transplant to get the plants established. Avoid over-saturated media and overly cool temperatures. Helichrysum petiolare may form golden yellow flowers on very mature plants, but its main value is its unique silver-colored foliage. Trimming plants is the best way to control growth. Syngenta Flowers sells three different Helichrysum petiolare varieties (Limelight, Microphyllum Mini Silver, Silver) and all can be propagated and grown very similarly. Lobelia TECHNO ® Lobelia erinus 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 1.25 qt. | 1–2 ppp | 7–9 weeks 2.5 qt. | 1–2 ppp | 7–9 weeks 4,000–6,000 foot candles (800–1,200 micro mols) Facultative long day 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 62–64 °F (17–18 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 pinch 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 6 weeks 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 2 gal. HB | 5 ppp | 10–11 weeks
Tech Tips: Techno Lobelias are relatively fast growers that have a semi-trailing habit and excellent heat tolerance. They fill containers quickly. Pinch the plant as needed for 6-inch and larger containers. Use proper disinfectant should be used on all trimming tools to prevent possible virus spread. Avoid overwatering on young plants. Long days will hasten and improve flowering, especially when produced in early spring. Techno Lobelia is best when grown cool with high light. Watch for thrips and thrips-vectored Tospoviruses (tomato spotted wilt and impatiens necrotic spot). Lobelia TECHNO ® UPRIGHT Lobelia erinus 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 (800–1,200 micro mols) Facultative long day 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 62–64 °F (17–18 °C) 200–250 ppm N 1 pinch 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 6 weeks 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 2 gal. HB | 5 ppp | 10–11 weeks
Tech Tips: Techno Upright Lobelias are relatively fast growers that have a semi-trailing habit and excellent heat tolerance. They fill containers quickly. Pinch the plant as needed for 6-inch and larger containers. Use proper disinfectant should be used on all trimming tools to prevent possible virus spread. Avoid overwatering on young plants. Long days will hasten and improve flowering, especially when produced in early spring. Techno Upright Lobelia is best when grown cool with high light. Watch for thrips and thrips-vectored Tospoviruses (tomato spotted wilt and impatiens necrotic spot). Lysimachia GOLDII Lysimachia nummularia 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 (800–1,200 micro mols) Day neutral 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) 64–66 °F (18–19 °C) 125–175 ppm N 1 pinch 1 pt. | 1 ppp | 5–6 weeks 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 2 gal. HB | 5 ppp | 10–11 weeks Tech Tips: Goldii Lysimachia is a trailing plant that has a medium growth habit and is grown for its attractive gold-colored foliage. Provide moderate to warm temperatures early on after transplant to get the plants established. Avoid over-saturated media and overly cool temperatures. Trimming plants is the best way to control growth.
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