Rooting Guide
Early PGR Treatment Recommended (after 7 - 10 days) 1
Recommended Cell Size (in millimeters)
Rooting Hormone (IBA + NAA mix)
Average Days with Mist
Average Propagation Weeks
Pinch in Propagation
Crop
Series/Variety
Comments
Dianthus Dianthus caryophyllus Dianthus Dianthus interspecific Dianthus Dianthus caryophyllus Dianthus Dianthus caryophyllus
DiaDeur™
25/35 mm recommended 14 to 21 no
5 to 6
recommended
Reduce mist after 4 to 5 days to promote root formation. Avoid excessive moisture in propagation media.
EverLast™
25/35 mm recommended 14 to 21 no
5 to 6
recommended
Keep hydrated. Sensitive root system; avoid overwatering of young plants.
I Love U
25/35 mm recommended 14 to 21 no
5 to 6
optional
Keep very moist for the first several days in propagation, then begin to lower the mist. Should be well rooted in 14 to 16 days.
Oscar®, Scully, SuperTrouper™
25/35 mm recommended 14 to 21 no
5 to 6
recommended
Keep hydrated. Sensitive root system; avoid overwatering of young plants.
Dianthus Dianthus cultivars Dianthus Dianthus cultivars Dianthus Dianthus cultivars
Pashmina™ , Pink Kisses®
25/35 mm recommended 14 to 21 no
5 to 6
recommended
Keep hydrated. Sensitive root system; avoid overwatering of young plants.
Purple Wedding®
25/35 mm recommended 14 to 21 no
5 to 6
recommended
Keep cuttings hydrated. Sensitive root system; avoid overwatering of young plants.
Vivacia™
25/35 mm recommended 14 to 21 optional
5 to 6
optional
Keep mist high for the first week to rehydrate the cuttings. Reduce mist after 1 week to promote root development.
Diascia Diascia cultivars
Piccadilly™
25 mm no
7 to 9 yes
3 to 4
recommended
Stick 2 cuttings per cell.
Erysimum Erysimum cultivars
Brightside™
5 to 6
optional
25/35 mm yes
10 to 14 1/2
Paclobutrazol Spray, 2000 B-Nine Spray
will delay flowering
Euphorbia Euphorbia hypericifolia Gaura Gaura lindheimeri
Loreen™
3 to 4
recommended
25/35 mm optional
7 to 10 Apply B-Nine/ Chlormequat chloride tank
Ethylene sensitive, so stick as soon as possible. Flower buds are common in propagation. Reduce mist as soon as possible.
mix (S) 7 to 10 days after stick
Belleza®
25 mm optional
7 to 9 yes
4
optional
Avoid stretch.
Geranium (Interspecific) Pelargonium cultivars Geranium (Ivy) Pelargonium peltatum
Marcada™
30/40 mm yes
14
yes
5
no
In hot climates, use chlormequat chloride (S) at 500 PPM.
Balcon, Decora, Royal™
yes
14
yes
4 to 5
no
25/35 mm single or double strip
Stick right after arrival, keep cuttings hydrated for the first 3 days, and reduce mist afterwards as soon as possible. Apply preventive fungicide treatment after sticking. Avoid stretch. Use chlormequat chloride (S) at a rate of 500 to 750 PPM if needed.
Geranium (Ivy) Pelargonium peltatum
Glacier™
30/40 mm yes
14
optional
5
optional
Geranium (Zonal) Pelargonium x hortorum
Moonlight™, Sunrise™
optional
7 to 9 no
4
no
25/35 mm single or double strip
Stick right after arrival, keep cuttings hydrated for the first 3 days, and reduce mist afterwards as soon as possible. Apply preventive fungicide treatment after sticking.
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