Holly Berry Series
Holly Berry is a strong, holly-bracted, mounded, red novelty poinsettia. Its low vigor and superior branching make it ideal for small pots and dish gardens. Plus, Holly Berry is suitable for high-density production in smaller pots.
Plant Vigor: Low
Characteristics
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Season:Mid Season
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Foliage:medium green
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Natural Flower (first pollen):Nov. 23-27
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Response Time in weeks (first pollen):8-8.5
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Vigor:low
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Habit:
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Average Bract Size:medium, holly shaped
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Post Harvest:very good
Finishing Recommendations
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Energy Efficient:
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Varieties are rated from most () to least (
) efficient. Contact us for guides.
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Cool Finish (24 hrs avg.):63°F / 17°C
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Indicates minimum temperature starting two weeks after the beginning of short days. Please note that a crop grown cooler requires more time to finish (4 to 7 days), and will have smaller bracts and darker color (for example, white may turn cream-yellow). Toward the end of the crop (two weeks prior to shipping), slowly lower the temperature for green-leafed varieties to 65°F (18°C) day/night and dark green-leafed varieties to 63°F (17°C) day/night.
Space Efficient:
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Varieties are rated from most () to least () efficient. Contact us for guides.
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Recommended spacing for 6":13" x 13"
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Poinsettia
Pointers
CULTURE THAT WORKS
propagation
- Plant from liner at 22-24 days.
- Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting.
- Start feed program at day 7 to prevent yellowing.
- May not require PGR application in propagation.
- Will branch very early based on leaf maturity, not just pinch.
- Plant into finished container when well-rooted.
early finished growth
- Pinch early: at day 14-18 from a liner; at day 28 for direct stick.
- Breaks begin to grow 5-7 days after pinch.
growing on
- Grows steadily once the branches develop, and exhibits consistent slow growth throughout the crop until color begins.
- Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm.
- Repeated applications of PGR, back to back, are uneeded and can lock-up future growth.
late growing stages
- Reduce feed levels if media EC increases too rapidly.
- High EC at finish can result in root damage, reduced shelf life and possible Pythium.