ANNUALS | VEGETATIVE PROPAGATION
Angelonia angustifolia Angelonia CARITA ™ / CARITA ™ CASCADE 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 rehydrate the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.
Recommended 3.5–4 weeks 72–74 °F (22–23 °C)
Comments: Carita Angelonia has moderate vigor and will generally need a plant growth regulator (PGR) treatment in propagation. To control growth after rooting, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (1,500 ppm), or a tank-mix spray of Altercel ™ (1,000 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (1,500 ppm) are sufficient. Do not spray Florel ® on Angelonia since this can burn foliage and cause significant flower delay. 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.
Aptenia cordifolia Dorotheanthus MEZOO ™ 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 rehydrate the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 3–4 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.
Recommended 4.5–5 weeks 72–74 °F (22–23 °C)
Comments: PGRs not needed. Control by pinching if needed.
Argyranthemum frutescens Argyranthemum SASSY ® 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 rehydrate the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.
Not recommended
3.5–4 weeks 70–74 °F (21–23 °C)
Comments: Sassy Argyranthemum have moderate vigor and will generally need a plant growth regulator (PGR) treatment in propagation. To control growth after rooting, A tank-mix spray of Altercel ™ (1,000 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (2,500 ppm) is normally sufficient. It is also becoming popular for growers to combine Florel ® at 350–500 ppm with the B-Nine ® WSG solution listed above to increase growth control and to improve branching. These Florel ® + B-Nine ® WSG combo sprays should be applied to actively growing plants. Do not spray B-Nine ® WSG or Florel ® + B-Nine ® WSG tank mixes 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.
Begonia x hybrida Begonia ADORA ™ REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME
PINCH
PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT
72-cell
URC
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 6 weeks
72–75 °F (22–24 °C)
Comments: Provide long days (14+ hours), to avoid tuber formation during propagation. Spray applications of Altercel ™ (Chlormequat chloride) at 500–1000 ppm can be used to control growth.
Begonia x hybrida Begonia BIRTHDAY BASH ™ REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME
PINCH
PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT
50-cell
URC
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 5 weeks
72–75 °F (22–24 °C)
Comments: PGRs are usually not necessary. However, if needed to tone/hold liners, Birthday Bash ™ responds well to sprays of Altercel ™ at 500– 750 ppm or B-Nine ® WSG at 2,500 ppm.
Begonia hybrida Begonia FLORENCIO ™ REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME
PINCH
PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT
72-cell
URC
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 rehydrate the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 3–4 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.
Recommended 6 weeks
72–75 °F (22–24 °C)
Comments: Provide long days (14+ hours), to avoid tuber formation during propagation. Spray applications of Altercel ™ (Chlormequat chloride) at 500–1,000 ppm can be used to control growth.
Bidens ferulifolia Bidens BRAZEN ™ 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 rehydrate the cuttings. Misting should be significantly reduced after 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.
Recommended 3.5–4 weeks 70–74 °F (21–23 °C)
Comments: Brazen Samurai, Eternal Flame, and Rising Sun Bidens have moderate-to-high vigor and will generally need a plant growth regulator (PGR) treatment in propagation. To control growth after rooting, a spray of B-Nine ® WSG (1,500–2,500 ppm) is effective. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350–500 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (1,500 ppm) can also be used to control growth and improve branching. These Florel ® + B-Nine ® WSG combo sprays should be applied to actively growing plants. Do not spray B-Nine ® WSG or Florel ® + B-Nine ® WSG tank mixes 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. Brazen Imperial Luck Bidens has relatively low vigor and generally needs little PGR treatment in propagation.
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