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CHRISTMAS SONG Saturated in Deep, Red Color
CHRISTMAS MAGIC ™ RED Programmable Powerhouse Programmable Christmas Magic Red is perfect for early Thanksgiving — hitting weeks 46 and 47 sales without missing a ship date. As the best option for early, compact red poinsettias, it displays saturated color with even branching and a better bract presentation. Plus, it won’t delay in the heat, making it ideal for Southern growing.
Christmas Song displays vivid red color. This strongly branched variety with fast rooting provides superior, consistent and reliable performance for producers, retailers and consumers.
8 WEEKS
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7 WEEKS
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VIGOR
VIGOR
POINSETTIA POINTER:
POINSETTIA POINTER:
“To avoid yellowing, begin feeding aggressively around day 7. Avoid uneven branching by pinching between days 14 and 16.” – James Doukas
“Christmas Magic Red is specifically targeted for early sales of small to mid-sized containers, and should be shipped when ready.” – James Doukas
CULTURE THAT WORKS
CULTURE THAT WORKS Propagation • Roots rapidly; plant from a liner at 22-24 days. • Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting. • Start feed program at day 7.
Growing On • Grows steadily once branches develop, and exhibits moderate growth through mid-October, then slows somewhat as it approaches finish. • Northern Climate: Apply Cycocel spray at 750-1,000 ppm. • Southern Climate: Higher rates of Cycocel – up to 1,200 ppm as a spray – can be used. Later applications of Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm should end by October 10. • Micro Bonzi drenches can be used beginning in early October. Late Growing Stages • Very strong root system requires continuous feed until finish. • Reduce feed levels if media EC increases too rapidly, as this indicates the plants' need for nutrition is waning. • High EC at finish can result in root damage, reduced shelf life and possible Pythium . • Can be held cool. Mind the humidity and avoid dew point to prevent Botrytis . • Cool down temperatures to avoid color fade in the red. • If holding in greenhouse past initial ripening, apply Bonzi spray of 5-10 ppm precisely at first pollen to help retain cyathia and reduce fade. Perform this application only at full color; no more bract expansion will occur thereafter.
Growing On • Grows steadily once the branches develop, and exhibits consistent slow growth throughout the crop until color begins. • Northern Climate: Apply Cycocel spray at 500 ppm. • Southern Climate: Can use Cycocel spray up to 750 ppm; use B-Nine/Cycocel tank mixes with caution in the South and not at all in the North. • Use caution, as plants are low vigor and 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 . • A Bonzi application (1 ppm drench, or 5 ppm spray) can be applied at the very end of the crop at first pollen shed to increase shelf life and retain the cyathia.
Propagation • Roots rapidly; plant from a liner at 22-24 days. • Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting. • Start feed program at day 7. • Medium-vigor variety; may require low levels of PGR application in propagation. Spray 500 ppm Cycocel at day 18-20. • Plant into the finished container when well rooted. • Feed aggressively; failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing and hardening. Early Finished Growth • Strong-branched varieties; pinch early to avoid uneven branching: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct stick. • Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 250-500 ppm to even out branches. • Prevention strategies for Pythium and Rhizoctonia are recommended shortly after planting into finished containers.
• May not require PGR application in propagation. • Plant into the finished container when well rooted. • Feed aggressively; failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing and hardening. Early Finished Growth • Pinch early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct stick. • Low-vigor varieties require less PGR for growth control. • Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500 ppm.
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