Abutilon

Overview
Plants

pH:

C (6 - 6.5)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method):

B (0.6 - 0.9)

Fertilization:

High (200 - 300 ppm)

Light Requirements:

Medium

Water Categories:

Moist to Wet

Rooting Out Temperature:

B (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Growing On Temperature:

A,B (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Holding Temperature:

A,B (40 - 50º Fahrenheit)

Planting and Timing Information:

Spring through Summer Finish. Standard PPP.

Finishing Times:

4-5" and Quart Pot : 7-8

Finishing Times:

6" and Gallon Pot : 8-10

Finishing Times:

7-9" Pot : 12-14

Finishing Times:

10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 14-16

Pinching and Growth Regulators:

Pinch twice. The first pinch at liner planting; the second about 6 weeks later. Research has shown B-nine and Cycocel to be effective in controlling growth.

Pest and Disease Management:

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes. Watch for white flies and aphids. Spray preventively. Insecticidal soaps can burn foliage.

Grower Tips:

-Clementine will make a nice compact plant when Cycocel at 750 ppm is applied as a spray. Yellowing on foliage can occur when chemicals are applied incorrectly.

Spring Outdoor Finish:

Do not move outside