Selecta One 2026 Catalog

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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