GROWER SUCCESS GUIDE | VEGETATIVE PROPAGATION
Variegated Swedish Ivy PLECTRANTHUS COLEOIDES Plectranthus coleoides REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME
PINCH
PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT
105–cell (30 mm) or larger.
URC, AutoStix ®
Not Recommended
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.
Recommended 2–3 Weeks
68–70 °F (20–21 °C)
Comments: B-Nine ® WSG at 1,500–2,500 ppm can be used to control stem stretch.
Verbena LANAI ® Verbena hybrida REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME
PINCH
PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT
105–cell (30 mm) or larger.
URC, Pre-Pinched, AutoStix ®
Not Recommended
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 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.
Recommended 3–3.5 Weeks 72–74 °F (22–23 °C)
Comments: Lanai has a range of vigor, with most varieties having medium to medium-vigorous growth habits. To control growth after rooting, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (2,500 ppm) are usually sufficient. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (1,500–2,500 ppm) can also be used to control growth and improve branching. Do not spray Florel ® on stressed or weak cuttings. For all sprays listed above, the mist should be off for a minimum of one hour for the PGR to absorb into the leaf tissue.
Verbena LANAI ® COMPACT Verbena hybrida REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME
PINCH
PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT
105–cell (30 mm) or larger.
URC, Pre-Pinched, AutoStix ®
Not Recommended
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 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.
Recommended 3–3.5 Weeks 72–74 °F (22–23 °C)
Comments: Lanai Compact has compact-medium vigor and should require only moderate amounts of chemical growth retardants in propagation. To control growth after rooting, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (1,500–2,500 ppm) are usually sufficient. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (1,500 ppm) can also be used to control growth and improve branching. Do not spray Florel ® on stressed or weak cuttings. For all sprays listed above, the mist should be off for a minimum of one hour for the PGR to absorb into the leaf tissue.
Verbena LANAI ® UPRIGHT Verbena hybrida REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME
PINCH
PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT
105–cell (30 mm) or larger.
URC, Pre-Pinched, AutoStix ®
Not Recommended
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 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.
Recommended 3–3.5 Weeks 72–74 °F (22–23 °C)
Comments: Lanai Upright has compact-medium to medium vigor and should require moderate amounts of chemical growth retardants in propagation. To control growth after rooting, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (1,500–2,500 ppm) are usually sufficient. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (1,500–2,500 ppm) can also be used to control growth and improve branching. Do not spray Florel ® on stressed or weak cuttings. For all sprays listed above, the mist should be off for a minimum of one hour for the PGR to absorb into the leaf tissue.
Verbena MAGELANA ™ Verbena hybrida REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME
PINCH
PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT
105–cell (30 mm) or larger.
URC, Pre-Pinched, AutoStix ®
Not Recommended.
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 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.
Recommended 3–3.5 Weeks 70–74 °F (21–23 °C)
Comments: Magelana has compact-medium vigor and should require only moderate amounts of chemical growth retardants in propagation. To control growth after rooting, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (1,500–2,500 ppm) are usually sufficient. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (1,500 ppm) can also be used to control growth and improve branching. Do not spray Florel ® on stressed or weak cuttings. For all sprays listed above, the mist should be off for a minimum of one hour for the PGR to absorb into the leaf tissue.
Vinca NIRVANA ® CASCADE Catharanthus roseus REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME
PINCH
PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT
105–cell (30 mm) or larger.
URC, CC, AutoStix ®
Recommended
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. Not
4.5–5 Weeks 72–74 °F (22–23 °C)
Recommended
Comments: To control growth after rooting, sprays of Cycocel ® (750 ppm), B-Nine ® WSG (2,500 ppm), or Cycocel ® (750 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (2,500 ppm) can be used depending on the growth rate and vigor of the plant. The Cycocel ® + B-Nine ® WSG combo spray will have a more growth regulating effect than either the Cycocel ® or B-Nine ® WSG spray alone.
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