Christmas Beauty Queen
“Christmas Beauty Red has an excellent red color that is very resistant to fading. It is bred for maximum space efficiency, with strong roots for long-lasting plants and less shrink, making it an excellent choice for mixes and mini cuttings." – Lauren Blume
POINSETTIA POINTER:
CULTURE THAT WORKS
Growing On • Grows steadily once branches develop, and exhibits consistent, moderate growth throughout the crop until color begins. • Northern Climate: Apply chlormequat chloride spray at 500 ppm. • Southern Climate: Can use chlormequat chloride spray up to 1,000 ppm; use 1-2 applications of daminozide (1,000 ppm)/ chlormequat chloride (500 ppm) before September 20. • Apply later chlormequat chloride sprays at 500-750 ppm. • Micro paclobutrazol drenches can begin in early October. 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 . • It can be held cool, but pay attention to the humidity and avoid dew point to prevent Botrytis.
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. • May not require PGR application in propagation. • Will branch very early based on leaf maturity, not just pinch. • Plant into finished container when well rooted. Early Finished Growth • Pinch early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct stick. • Plant produces a branch at every node. • Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm). • Apply chlormequat chloride spray at 500 ppm to even out branches.
SERIES POINSETTIAS
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