Orange Glow
As the only true-orange poinsettia on the market, Orange Glow is a vibrant, large-bracted novelty poinsettia that stands out among the rest. This early-flowering, easy-to-grow variety is the perfect choice for mid-to-late November novelty programs, finishing just in time for Thanksgiving week. Plus, the true-orange color makes it a natural Fall decorating item!
Plant Vigor: Medium
V-Shaped Habit: Normal
Characteristics
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Season:Early Season
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Foliage:dark green
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Natural Flower (first pollen):Nov. 16-20
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Response Time in weeks (first pollen):7.5
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Vigor:medium
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Habit:normal
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Average Bract Size:large, pointed
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Post Harvest:good
Finishing Recommendations
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Energy Efficient:
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Varieties are rated from most (
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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":14"x14"
Download Culture Details
GARY’S
NOTES
CULTURE THAT WORKS
propagation
- Roots rapidly; plant from a liner at 22-24 days.
- Apply rooting hormone at the base of the cutting.
- Uses feed aggressively; start feed program around day 7; failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing.
- Plant into finished container when well-rooted.
early finished growth
- Strong-branched variety; pinch early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct-stick; failure to pinch early can result in uneven branching.
- Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 750 ppm; recommended to even out the branches.
- Prevention strategies for Pythium and Rhizoctonia are recommended shortly after planting into finished containers.
growing on
- Grows steadily once the branches develop and exhibits strong growth through mid-October, then slows down somewhat as finish approaches.
- Northern Climate: PGR limited to Cycocel spray at 750-1,000 ppm
- Southern Climate: Can use Cycocel spray up to 1,200 ppm; use 1-2 spray applications of B-Nine (1,000 ppm)/Cycocel (750 ppm) before September 20.
- Later PGR applications: Cycocel spray 500-750 ppm, end October 10.
- Micro Bonzi drenches can begin in early October.
late growing stages
- Requires continuous feed until finish; watch media EC and reduce feed levels to avoid rapid increase in media EC, this indicates plants' need for nutrition is waning.
- High EC at finish can result in root damage, reduced shelf life and possible Pythium.
- Can be held cool; avoid dew point to prevent Botrytis.