Poinsettia Scheduling & Production Timing
Poinsettia trees are usually planted during this month.
What is April? (Mid-April)
This method is commonly used to determine when poinsettias need watering.
What is weighing the pot?
This cultural practice makes poinsettias bushier.
What is pinching?
This bedding plant requires at least 70°F nighttime temperatures for optimal rooting.
What is Vinca?
This flower offers reliable spring carryover after winter production.
What’s are Pansies?
10-inch poinsettia pots are generally planted during this period.
What is early to mid-July?
Poinsettias are considered heavy users of these three primary macronutrients.
What are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium?
These are used to maintain proper poinsettia structure and support.
What are support rings?
This crop thrives in 2,000–5,000 foot-candles of light.
What is Angelonia?
This flower performs best under long days and cool conditions.
What is Dianthus?
4-inch pixie poinsettias are planted during this time.
What is late august to early september?
Excessive levels of this micronutrient do not typically cause toxicity in poinsettias.
What is molybdenum (Mo)?
Plant shape is strongly influenced by these three environmental factors.
What are temperature, moisture, and nutrients?
This flowering crop is especially attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
What is Lantana?
This bedding crop often needs supplemental boron and iron.
What are Snapdragons?
This factor determines planting dates, pot size, and plug number.
What is desired finished plant size?
This growth issue may occur if poinsettias are exposed to prolonged excessive heat.
What is plant damage/reduced quality?
This production mistake often results in poor branching and weak poinsettia form.
What is improper spacing?
This plant is often directly seeded and is highly susceptible to powdery mildew.
What is Zinnia?
This common pansy production issue results from overwatering.
What is disease/root damage (or stretch)?
The staggered planting schedule allows growers to achieve this production outcome.
What is uniform, market-ready sizing across pto classes?
Spacing poinsettias properly promotes this specific growth habit.
What is a V-shaped growth habit?
Pinching is scheduled throughout the season to improve this commercial trait.
What is marketable plant fullness/branching density?
This popular annual benefits from extended lighting because it is a long-day plant.
What are Petunias?
These temperatures are ideal for pansy night production.
What is 50-55 degrees?