Christmas Joy Red and White
POINSETTIA POINTER:
“Christmas Joy varieties grow steadily once the branches develop, with stronger growth through mid-October. Then they slow down significantly as they get closer to finishing.” – James Doukas
CULTURE THAT WORKS Propagation • Plant from liner at 22-24 days. • Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting. • Start feed program at day 7 to prevent yellowing. • Apply 500 ppm Cycocel spray at day 18-20. • Plant into finished container when well rooted. Early Finished Growth
Growing On • Grows steadily once the branches develop, and exhibits strong growth through mid-October, then slows down significantly as it approaches finish. • Northern Climate: Apply Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm. • Southern Climate: Can use Cycocel spray up to 1,000 ppm; 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 drenches can begin in early October, but should be stopped 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 . • To hold Joy varieties, it is important to cool down temperatures to avoid color fade in the red.
• Pinch early: 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 500 ppm. • Prevention strategies for Pythium and Rhizoctonia are recommended shortly after planting into finished containers.
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