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Mecardonia

Mecardonia

Overview
Plants

pH:

B (5.8 - 6.2)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method):

B (0.6 - 0.9)

Fertilization:

Medium (150 - 200 ppm)

Light Requirements:

High

Water Categories:

Moderate to Moist

Rooting Out Temperature:

C (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Growing On Temperature:

C,4 (70 - 75º Fahrenheit)

Holding Temperature:

C (70 - 75º Fahrenheit)

Planting and Timing Information:

Spring to Summer Finish. Standard PPP.

Finishing Times:

4-5" and Quart Pot : 4-6

Finishing Times:

6" and Gallon Pot : 5-7

Finishing Times:

7-9" Pot : 7-9

Finishing Times:

10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 10-12

Pinching and Growth Regulators:

For pots 6" and smaller pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and pots larger than 6" soft pinch at planting and trim around pot edge just prior to hanging.

Pest and Disease Management:

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes. Soft black rot of underlying foliage can be caused by over watering, cold temperatures and/or low pH.

Grower Tips:

Schedule production for spring and summer finish. Mecardonia is very heat tolerant and makes an excellent summer crop.

Proper water management is critical for proper growth.

Spring Outdoor Finish:

Do not move outside