Green Twist Agrostis hybrid The fine texture of this plant creates a magnificent, low maintenance item for hanging baskets and containers. A fast and easy grower, this trailing bamboo grows only 25- to 30-cm (10- to 12-inches) high, but cascades 1- to 1.5-meters (3- to 4-feet) in a single season. It grows fastest in warmer climates and will thrive when fertilized and watered regularly. GREENTWIST USPP17,746 Additional Culture Information for Green Twist pH/EC: 6.0 - 6.5/ .6 - .9 Rooting Hormone: Not needed Fertilizer: 150 ppm Day Temperature: 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C) Night Temperature: 62 to 65°F (16 to 18°C) Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist Pinch in Liner: Yes Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish
Finish Times from Liner:
for 4-5”, 4-6 for 6”/gallon, 5-7 for 10-12”, 10-12
Notes: Due to USDA restrictions, Green Twist may only be sold into Canada in the North American market. Choco Chili ® Alternanthera hybrid This very heat tolerant dark purple foliage combines well with almost anything for summertime combination containers and baskets.The foliage is a nearly black-purple on top and a bright ruby on the bottom giving a multi-dimensional look.The vigorous upright, spreading habit arches over the edge of the containers and mingles well with other annuals. The plants are naturally compact with outstanding branching and will not require growth regulators in production.The plants are incredibly heat tolerant and will make fantastic garden plants in the south. Foliage color is darkest under full sun conditions. CHOCO CHILI WESALCHOCHI Growing Tips for Choco Chili Alternanthera are short day plants. To maintain vegetative growth, plants should be grown under daylength longer than 12 hours. Bright light maintains dark color. Additional Culture Information for Choco Chili pH/EC: 5.8 - 6.2 / .75 Rooting Hormone: Not needed Fertilizer: 100 ppm Day Temperature: 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C) Night Temperature: 62 to 65°F (16 to 18°C) Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist Planting and Timing: Spring through Fall Finish
Finish Times from Liner:
for 4-5”, 7-8 for 6”/gallon, 8-9 for 10-12”, 9-11
Green Twist
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