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CHRISTMAS MOUSE ® RED Christmas Mouse has cute, mouse ear-shaped bracts — completely unique to the market! This upright, medium-vigor poinsettia is easy to grow. It’s an ideal product for young consumers!
CHRISTMAS CANDLE Ideal for Large-Container Production With vigorous, showy bracts, Christmas Candle grabs everyone’s attention. An upright habit on exceptionally strong stems makes this red poinsettia ideal for large-container production, and its mid-season timing is perfect for late-November and early-December sales.
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GREAT FOR MINI PRODUCTION!
HANG TAG
SLEEVE
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8-8.5 WEEKS
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8-8.5 WEEKS
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“Christmas Candle grows smoothly once branches develop. Steady, vigorous growth continues throughout the crop until color begins to show. For best results, feed early and aggressively.” – James Doukas
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“Christmas Mouse is super cute, especially as a mini!" – James Doukas
CULTURE THAT WORKS Propagation • Roots very rapidly; plant from a liner at 19-21 days. • Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting. • Start feed program at day 7.
CULTURE THAT WORKS
Growing On • Aggressive growth when branches develop; shows strong growth from October into early November; slows down at finish in late November. • Northern Climate: PGR limited to Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm. • Southern Climate: Use 1-2 spray applications of B-Nine (1,000 ppm)/ Cycocel (500 ppm) before September 20. • Later PGR applications: Cycocel spray 500-750 ppm, end October 10. • Micro Bonzi drenches can begin in early October. Late Growing Stages • Strong root system; requires continuous feed until finish; watch media EC and reduce feed levels to avoid rapid increase in media EC; this 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.
Growing On • Grows steadily once the branches develop, and exhibits consistent vigorous growth throughout the crop until color begins. • Apply modest PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 750-1,000 ppm. • Apply more aggressive PGR when branches are 2 in. (5 cm). • Southern Climate: Use 1-2 applications of B-Nine (1,000 ppm)/Cycocel (500 ppm) before September 20. • Apply later Cycocel sprays at 500-750 ppm, with last applications by October 10. • Micro Bonzi drenches can begin in early October. Late Growing Stages • Requires continuous feed until finish. • Reduce feed levels if media EC increases too rapidly. • Avoid dry down to prevent root damage.
Propagation • Roots well; plant from a liner at 24 days. • Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting. • Start feed program at day 7. • Feed aggressively; failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing and hardening. • Grows rapidly after rooting; early PGR reccomended. Early Finished Growth • Pinch early: at day 14-18 from a liner; at day 28 for direct stick. • Breaks begin to grow 5-7 days after pinch. • In low-humidity climates, Florel applications before and/or after pinch may help hasten branching. • Early PGR after pinch can keep plant even.
• Feed aggressively; failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing. • High vigor level; requires PGR application in propagation; 500-750 ppm Cycocel spray at day 15-20, which can be repeated if necessary. • Plant into finished container when well rooted. Early Finished Growth • Pinch 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 ppm or 750 ppm to even out branches. • This branching occurs very rapidly after pinching and PGR may be needed as quickly as 7 days. • Upright habit; can go to final spacing very early if needed.
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