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Muehlenbeckia Coins Culture Guide Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Propagation of Unrooted Cuttings
Root emergence: 10–12 days Rooting hormone: Not recommended Bottom heat temp: 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) for the first three weeks. After roots are well developed, temperatures can be lowered to hold and tone the cuttings. Misting: Mist schedules vary depending on light and temperature conditions. Apply just enough moisture to rehydrate the cuttings and keep them from wilting. Cuttings should be hydrated and in a non-wilted stage within 24 hours after sticking. Cuttings that continue to wilt heavily after 24 hours will callus unevenly and will be delayed in rooting. CapSil ® (spray adjuvant) can be sprayed on the cuttings at a rate of 2–4 oz/100 gal within 1–2 days after sticking to help in rehydration of the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 3–4 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated. Because cuttings are so small, it is important to provide enough mist to keep the cuttings turgid. Too much mist can inhibit rooting and increase the chance of disease. Recommended tray size: 105-cell (30 mm) or larger with 2 cuttings per cell Propagation timing: 5–6 weeks for a 105-cell tray; add more rooting time for significantly larger tray sizes. Temperature
Product form: Vegetative Containers: Packs, Pints, Quarts Habit: Trailing/Spreading Garden Specifications Garden Height: 2–6" (5–15 cm) tall Garden Width: 6–12" (15–30 cm) wide Exposure: Full Shade–Full Sun USDA zone: 6–10 AHS zone: 11–4
Day: 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) Night: 68–70 °F (20–21 °C) Lighting Day extension lighting: Not necessary
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Light intensity: 100–200 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 for the first two weeks after sticking or until root development occurs. Light levels can be increased up to 200–400 µmol·m -2 ·s -1 as rooting increases and the cutting matures. Day length response: Day neutral Daily light integral (DLI): 4–6 mol·m -2 ·d -1 for the first two weeks after sticking or until root development occurs. DLI can be increased to greater than 12 mol·m -2 ·d -1 after root formation. Media pH: 5.8–6.2 Media EC: SME EC: 1.5–2.1 mS/cm, PourThru EC: 2.3–3.2 mS/cm Fertilizer: Begin fertilization at 50–75 ppm nitrogen when roots become visible. Rates can be increased up to 100–150 ppm nitrogen after roots become well developed. Use primarily Cal-Mag ® Plus (calcium nitrate + magnesium nitrate) fertilizers in propagation to prevent unwanted stretch. Pinching: Optional Plant growth regulators (PGRs): Not recommended
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