CHRISTMAS CHORUS SERIES A Chorus of Saturated Color This premium variety features an upright, vigorous growing habit with saturated color . Its post-harvest performance and superior color retention make it a must-have
poinsettia for growers, retailers and consumers.
NEW HOT PINK
RED
HOT PINK
7.5 WEEKS VIGOR
NORMAL
“Feed aggressively, beginning around day 7, to avoid yellowing. Pinching fairly early, between days 14 and 16, can deter uneven branching.” – James Doukas
POINSETTIA POINTER:
CULTURE THAT WORKS
Growing On • Grows steadily once the branches develop, and exhibits moderate growth through mid-October, then slows somewhat as it approaches finish. • Northern Climate: Apply Chlormequat spray at 750-1,000 ppm. • Southern Climate: Higher rates of Chlormequat – up to 1,200 ppm as a spray – can be used. Later applications of Chlormequat spray at 500-750 ppm should end by October 10. • Micro Paclobutrazol drenches can be used beginning in early October. Late Growing Stages • Very strong root system requires continuous feed until finished. • 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. Pay attention to the humidity and avoid dew point to prevent Botrytis . • Cool down temperatures to avoid color fade in the red. • If holding in the greenhouse past initial ripening, apply a Paclobutrazol 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.
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 Chlormequat 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 Chlormequat spray at 250-500 ppm to even out branches. • Prevention strategies for Pythium and Rhizoctonia are recommended shortly after planting into finished containers.
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