SERIES POINSETTIAS
CHRISTMAS FEELINGS ™ SERIES Reliable, Desirable, Profitable Space-efficient, easy-to-grow Christmas Feelings saves time and money with low-energy input, low PGR requirements and no late-season stretch.
CHRISTMAS AURORA ™ SERIES Brighten Up the Late Season The varieties of Christmas Aurora are ideal for December poinsettia sales. An upright, narrow habit with a medium bract size is perfect for higher density production and dependable shipping, and their narrow shape makes them easy to sleeve. This reliable, predictable series works well in 6-in. (15-cm) pots. Plus, they are early to color — yet late to flower — providing an outstanding shelf life at retail and long-lasting enjoyment for consumers.
GREAT FOR MINI PRODUCTION!
PRINCESS
RED
WHITE
PINK
RED
PRINCESS
QUEEN
RED
8 WEEKS
NORMAL
VIGOR
8.5 WEEKS
NARROW
VIGOR
FROM THE Grower “For our 6-inch production, we can rely on
POINSETTIA POINTER:
“Christmas Feelings has exceptional shelf life and can be kept in the greenhouse at cool temperatures for late-season sales.” – James Doukas
Christmas Aurora's strong roots and no ring needed." Tim Van Ellenberg of DeVry Greenhouses in Chilliwack, British Columbia
CULTURE THAT WORKS
CULTURE THAT WORKS Propagation • Roots rapidly; plant from liner at 19-21 days; apply rooting hormone to base of cutting. • Uses feed aggressively; start feed program around day 7; failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing. • High vigor level; will require PGR application in propagation; 500-750 ppm Cycocel spray at day 15-20 and can be repeated if necessary. • Plant from liners to finished container when well rooted to prevent stretch. Early Finished Growth • Must be pinched early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct stick; failure to pinch early will result in uneven branching. • Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm; recommended to even out the branches. • Branching occurs rapidly after pinch; PGR may be needed at 7 days. • Very upright habit; can go to final spacing very early if needed; rings can be avoided, even in large pots.
Growing On • Grows steadily once the branches develop and exhibits consistent moderate growth throughout the crop until color begins. • Northern Climate: Apply Cycocel spray at 500 ppm. • Southern Climate: Can use Cycocel spray up to 1,000 ppm; B-Nine/Cycocel tank mixes should not be used. • Micro Bonzi drenches can begin in early October, but use caution, as plants are very responsive to PGR, especially Bonzi. Late Growing Stages • Requires continuous feed until finish. • Reduce feed levels if media EC increases too rapidly. • High EC at finish can result in root damage, reduced shelf life and possible Pythium .
Growing On • Grows aggressively when branches develop, with strong growth October into early November; slows as finish approaches in late November. • Northern Climate: PGR limited to Cycocel spray at 500-1,000 ppm. • Southern Climate: Use 1-2 spray applications of B-Nine (1,000 ppm)/ Cycocel (500 ppm) before September 20. • Late PGR applications: Cycocel spray 500-750 ppm, end October 15. • Micro Bonzi drenches can begin in early October; overly aggressive PGR applications in October can result in smaller bracts. Late Growing Stages • Feed continuously until finish; watch media EC and reduce feed levels to avoid rapid increase; indicates plants' need for nutrition is waning. • High EC at finish can result in root damage, reduced shelf life and possible Pythium . • Finishes naturally in late November to early December; can be held cool to target week 50-51 sales; avoid dew point to prevent Botrytis .
Propagation • Plant from liner at 21 days.
• Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting. • Start feed program at day 7 to prevent yellowing. • May not require PGR application in propagation. • Will branch very early based on leaf maturity, not just pinch. • Lower leaves will break first, and if allowed to become dominant, can result in stem breakage late in the crop. • Plant into finished container when well rooted. Early Finished Growth • Pinch early: at day 12-14 from a liner; at day 22-24 for direct stick. • Plant produces a branch at every node. • Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500 ppm.
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