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Pelargoniums are not the main target for insects. However, if bad weather conditions and low light levels occur, reduce stretching with Cycocel.

Since ‘Cassiopeia’ has a natural compact habit, no more application of growth regulator should be necessary. Two weeks after transplant do a tip pinch to increase side branching for a round, wide habit with increased flower count. Florel delays flowering, so do not apply within six to eight weeks of the desired finished sale date. Avoid concentrations above 350 ppm, as this may cause phytotoxicity in the crop. To improve branching, apply a low rate of Florel one week after transplant. A negative differential strategy also can be used six weeks after transplant by lowering the greenhouse temperatures to 50o F for two hours before sunrise.įinishing 12 inch: 12 to 14 weeks (5 ppp) Lower night temperatures of 60 to 65o F will ensure compact, well-branched plants. Moderately warm day temperatures around 75o F ensure healthy roots and consistent plant growth. Low or very high water levels can disturb the water supply into the tissue and cause reduced growth, delay development and extend crop time as well as flowering. To avoid root damage or fungal infections, as well as nutrition deficiency, it is very important to maintain an even moisture level during the growing process. Light levels above 4,000 foot-candles can cause leaf damage, specifically when combined with high temperatures and low humidity. ‘Cassiopeia’ prefers a high light level around 4,000 foot-candles. Maintain EC levels in the potting media between 2.0 and 2.5. Shortly after transplant, feed plants consistently with a well-balanced 20-10-20 at 150-ppm nitrogen and increase rates to 250 ppm through the next six weeks as the crop finishes. The ideal growing media should contain 70 percent peat to 30 percent perlite. Interspecific geraniums prefer a slightly acidic media with a pH between 5.7 and 6.0. Plants should additionally be given a fungicide drench of Subdue MAXX after roots develop to prevent Pythium root rot. Avoid the use of Medallion, as this has caused phytotoxicity in geraniums. A strong combination in the mist house environment is Danocil together with Chipco followed in rotation with Heritage, Zerotol and Compass O through the following weeks. It is important to practice a weekly fungicide/bactericide application to increase the success rate through propagation. Additionally, under bench heating will significantly shorten the propagation time. Optimum light levels through the propagation phase are between 2,000 and 2,600 foot-candles. When the first roots appear from the callus, a low application of 20-10-20 should be applied at a rate of 150 ppm. Over misting throughout the rooting process may lead to foliage diseases. Callus should form seven days after sticking and mist can be significantly reduced at that time. Do not over mist to the point of allowing standing water on the leaves.Īfter the first two days, night misting can be discontinued and temperatures lowered to 68o F. Misting should be done until the older leaves start rolling, but do not wilt. A spray application of CapSil also can be used during the first two days to help cuttings rehydrate faster, while also preventing leaf damage from large water droplets.

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In the first two days, keep the cuttings under mist with temperatures at 72o F to rehydrate the cuttings and regain full leaf expansion. Rooting hormones are not recommended and can cause burn on stems, leading to plant losses. The optimum pH medium should be maintained between 5.8 and 6.0.

A standard propagation media containing 65 percent peat and 35 percent perlite is ideal. Unrooted cuttings should be stuck immediately, but if necessary, they can be stored overnight at temperatures between 38 and 40oF with at least 70 percent relative humidity. Open the boxes immediately upon arrival to release built-up ethylene, which can be a problem for geraniums. Its superior branching fills containers quickly, providing a premium finished plant. ‘Cassiopeia’ features large double flowers in a rich, dark, velvet red, which bloom under full sun and partial shade conditions. Heat loving and drought tolerant, ‘Cassiopeia’ will perform reliably in even the hottest, driest summer conditions.

With its distinctively more compact and well-branched habit and smaller leaves, ‘Cassiopeia’ allows growers to produce plants in everything from 4-inch containers to hanging baskets with very reduced rates, if any, of plant growth regulators.

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