2024 Grower Success Guide | Americas

ANNUALS | VEGETATIVE PROPAGATION

Pentas lanceolata Pentas STARCLUSTER ™ / STARCLUSTER ™ CASCADE REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME

PINCH

PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT

105-cell (30 mm) or larger

URC, CC

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 5 weeks

72–74 °F (22–23 °C)

Comments: Starcluster Pentas are slow rooters, so provide sufficient temperature during propagation. Sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (2,500 ppm) are generally sufficient. For all sprays listed above, the mist should be off for a minimum of one hour for the plant growth regulator (PGR) to absorb into the leaf tissue. Allow the flower stem to grow 0.5 cm before pinching to ensure a good hard pinch.

Petunia hybrida Petunia DEKKO ™ 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

3–3.5 weeks 70–74 °F (21–23 °C)

Comments: Dekko Petunias have moderate vigor and are generally less vigorous than many full-trailing petunia types. 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 (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.

Petunia hybrida Petunia FUN HOUSE ™ REC TRAY PRODUCT FORM ROOTING HORMONE MIST TIME

PINCH

PROP TIME BOTTOM HEAT

105-cell (30 mm) or larger

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 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated.

Not recommended

3–3.5 weeks 70–74 °F (21–23 °C)

Comments: Fun House Petunias have good vigor and generally will need chemical growth regulation in propagation. To control growth after rooting, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (2,500–3,500 ppm) are effective. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (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.

Petunia hybrida Petunia ITSY ™ / SHORTCAKE ™ 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

3–3.5 weeks 70–74 °F (21–23 °C)

Comments: Itsy and Shortcake Petunia have moderate vigor and generally is not as vigorous as many full-trailing petunia types. 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 (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 plant growth regulator (PGR) to absorb into the leaf tissue. Petunia hybrida Petunia PAINTED LOVE ™ 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 2–3 days and after cuttings become fully hydrated. Not recommended 3–3.5 weeks 72–74 °F (22–23 °C) Comments: To control growth after rooting, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (2,500–3,500 ppm) are usually sufficient. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (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.

Petunia hybrida Petunia SANGUNA ® / SANGUNA ® MEGA 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

3–3.5 weeks 70–74 °F (21–23 °C)

Comments: Sanguna ® and Sanguna ® Mega Petunias have good vigor and generally will need chemical growth regulation in propagation. To control growth after rooting, sprays of B-Nine ® WSG (2,500-3,500 ppm) are usually sufficient. A tank-mix spray of Florel ® (350 ppm) + B-Nine ® WSG (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 plant growth regulator (PGR) to absorb into the leaf tissue.

Petunia hybrida Petunia SANGUNA ® PATIO 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

3–3.5 weeks 70–74 °F (21–23 °C)

Comments: Sanguna Patio Petunia have compact-medium vigor and generally will need only moderate amounts of chemical growth regulation in propagation. 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 (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 plant growth regulator (PGR) to absorb into the leaf tissue.

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