CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Vigorous and Versatile
Very large-bracted Christmas Spirit offers a rich red color for enormous retail appeal. This variety is best suited for large pots thanks to its high vigor and early flowering. Plus, this versatile poinsettia won’t delay in the heat for Southern growers, and is a superior choice for cold-finish production.
VIGOR
7.5 WEEKS
NARROW
POINSETTIA POINTER:
“Christmas Spirit is an early variety with a lot of vigor, yet is very responsive to PGR applications.” – James Doukas
CULTURE THAT WORKS Propagation
Growing On • Grows steadily once the branches develop, and exhibits strong growth through mid-October, then slows down as it approaches finish. • Northern Climate: Apply chlormequat chloride spray at 500-1,000 ppm. • Southern Climate: 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, ending by October 10. • Micro paclobutrazol applications can begin in early October, stopping 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 .
• Roots rapidly; plant from a liner at 19-21 days. • Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting. • Start feed program at day 7 to prevent yellowing. • Apply chlormequat chloride spray at 500-750 ppm at day 15-20 and repeat if needed. • Plant into the finished container when well rooted. • Feed aggressively; failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing and hardening. Early Finished Growth • Pinch early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct stick. • Apply PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm), 7 days after pinch. • Apply chlormequat chloride spray at 500-750 ppm.
TOP-SELLING REDS
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