Selecta 2027 Poinsettia Catalog

TOP-SELLING REDS

RED

PINK

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Vigorous and Versatile Very large-bracted Christmas Spirit offers a rich red color for enormous retail appeal. This variety is best suited for large pots thanks to its high vigor and early flowering. Plus, this versatile poinsettia won’t delay in the heat for Southern growers.

CHRISTMAS WISH ™ SERIES Brilliant, Mid-Season Color Right in line with Christmas Cheer, Christmas Wish Red features a slightly brighter red color that won’t fade in the heat of the South. The series features long-lasting cyathia for extended life on the bench and shelf. Its break-resistant, V-shaped habit means it ships and shows strong.

RED

7.5 WEEKS

NARROW

8 WEEKS

NORMAL

VIGOR

FROM THE Grower

“Christmas Spirit delivers early color that fills in fast during heat and slows down growth at the finish, for easy, large, bold color." Head Grower Josh Peterson of Mountain View Greenhouse in Mills River, North Carolina

POINSETTIA POINTER:

"Christmas Wish is slower out of the pinch than many other varieties. Be patient, as this will not affect the crop long term." – James Doukas

CULTURE THAT WORKS

Growing On • Grows steadily once the branches develop, and exhibits strong growth through mid-October, then slows down as it approaches finish. • Northern Climate: Apply Cycocel spray at 500-1,000 ppm. • 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, ending by October 10. • Micro Bonzi applications can begin in early October, stopping by October 15. 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 . • Can be held cool. Pay attention to the humidity and avoid dew point to prevent Botrytis .

Growing On • Grows steadily once branches develop, and exhibits consistent slow growth throughout the crop until color begins. • Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500-750 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. • Requires that the finished pH be maintained below 6.6 to prevent magnesium deficiency. This shows up in the form of interveinal chlorosis near the outer part of the leaves about 3/4 of the way up the plant, usually in late October. If this occurs, foliar applications of chelated magnesium can be applied.

Propagation • Roots rapidly; plant from a liner at 19-21 days. • Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting. • Start feed program at day 7 to prevent yellowing. • Apply Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm at day 15-20 and repeat if needed. • 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. • Apply PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm), 7 days after pinch. • Apply Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm.

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. 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.

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