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Luscious® Tropical Fruit

Lantana camara  ( pronounce)
Lantana

Plant Record

Luscious® 'Tropical Fruit'
Full sun 18 - 24
Annual
Lantana camara

Cultural/Growing Information

pH: B (5.8 - 6.2)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method): B-C (0.6 - 1.5)

Fertilization Recommendations: H (150-250 ppm)

Rooting Out: C (65-72°F or 18-22°C)

Growing On: B (70-75°F or 21-24°C)

Holding Temperature: B (50-60°F or 10-16°C)

Light Levels: High

Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist

Planting & Timing Information: Late Spring to Summer Finish. Standard PPP.

Finish Time 4-5": 4-6

Finish Time 6"/Gallon: 5-7

Finish Time 8": 7-9

Finish Time 10-12": 10-12

Pinching/Growth Regulators: Pinch at liner planting and pinch to shape as needed. PGRs should not be needed.

Pest and Disease Management: General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.

Grower Tips:

Grower Tips for ‘Tropical Fruit™’ -Needs 200 ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. -High light in production is essential. -Warm and slightly dry conditions after transplanting speeds root in and growth. -Warm, bright growing conditions are optimum. Where early spring conditions do not allow production under these parameters consider growing lantana for late spring to summer sales.

Winter Flowering: Yes

Spring Outdoor Finish?: N - Do not finish outside

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