Culture for best commercial production:
Light: low ok, but bright recommended...1300 fc to 2400fc.
Temperature: Temperature: 55º to 85º F.
Feed: 100 ppm on constant feed (Excel or equivalent 15-5-15).
Potting Mix: Should have some peat for ion exchange capacity and must drain well. There should be dolomite line present for a calcium and magnesium source. Best pot size on the bench is 6". For hanging baskets use 8", or 10".
Pest Control: Prevention is the best policy. During the hot months Talstar(r) plus Orthene(r) can be used to protect against aphids, scale and caterpillars.
Container: usually grown as a large table fern or hanging basket, it can also be grown in gallon cans to be used in the landscape in temperate climate areas.
Schedule: (starting with a Santa Rosa Tropicals plug)The 8" and 10" basket times are based on starting with a 4" pot for 6 to 8 weeks depending on the season and bumping up.
6" pot - 12 to 16 weeks.
6" basket - 16 to 20 weeks.
8" basket - 12 to 18 weeks form a 4".
10 " basket - 16 to 24 weeks form a 4".
Pot all year on a regular rotation for year round sales.
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