Culture for best commercial production:
Light: From a low of 1250 fc to 3000+ foot candles. Can be in full sun, but begins to look yellow/green if it does not get some relief.
Temperature: Normal range should be 55º to 85º F.
Feed: 150 to 250 ppm on constant feed (15-5-15), watch that some Ca & Mg is available and that pH stays around 6. As an indoor basket, begin feeding lightly when new growth is present.
Water: Almost dry between waterings.
Pest Control: Pests are infrequent. A preventative program such as Orthene(r) plus Talstar(r) for aphids and scale is important during warm months.
Container: 10" hanging basket. Looks awesome as a 12" basket - but beware can easily grow to six feet in diameter!
Schedule: (starting with a Santa Rosa Tropicals plug)
6" starter pot planted pot to pot just until it has a good root ball but not such that the fronds are too long to handle for re-potting. Time 10 - 12 weeks.
10" basket time 12 - 18 weeks depending on the season (and the finish size desired but beware, these can take lots of room).
Best pot size for mass market = 8".
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