Persian Shield - Strobilanthes dyerianus Cultural Data | Proven Winners

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pH:

B (5.8 - 6.2)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method):

B (0.6 - 0.9)

Medium (150 - 200 ppm)

Light Requirements:

High

Water Categories:

Moderate to Moist

Rooting Out Temperature:

B (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Growing On Temperature:

B (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Holding Temperature:

B (50 - 60º Fahrenheit)

Planting and Timing Information:

Spring through Summer Finish. Standard PPP.

Finishing Times:

4-5" and Quart Pot : 6-8

Finishing Times:

6" and Gallon Pot : 8-10

Finishing Times:

7-9" Pot : 10-12

Finishing Times:

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

Pinching and Growth Regulators:

Pinch once, one week after liner planting. Second pinch optional. Cycocel, B-Nine and Bonzi are effective to control plant growth.

Pest and Disease Management:

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.

Spring Outdoor Finish:

Last to move outside

Award Year	Award	Plant Trial
2010	Top Performer	Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2010	Top Performer	Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2010	Top Performer	Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2007	Best of the Zoo	Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2007	Best of the Zoo	Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2007	Best of the Zoo	Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2007	Best of the Zoo	Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2004	Top Picks	Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2004	Top Picks	Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2004	Top Picks	Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Plants associated with this Culture:

Persian Shield Strobilanthes dyerianus

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