Torenia

Overview
Plants

pH:

A (5.5 - 6.2)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method):

B (0.6 - 0.9)

Fertilization:

Medium (150 - 200 ppm)

Light Requirements:

Medium

Light Requirements:

High

Water Categories:

Moderate to Moist

Rooting Out Temperature:

C (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Growing On Temperature:

C,4 (70 - 75º Fahrenheit)

Holding Temperature:

C (70 - 75º Fahrenheit)

Planting and Timing Information:

Spring through Summer Finish. Standard PPP.

Finishing Times:

4-5" and Quart Pot : 4-6

Finishing Times:

6" and Gallon Pot : 5-7

Finishing Times:

7-9" Pot : 7-9

Finishing Times:

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

Pinching and Growth Regulators:

For pots 6" and smaller pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and pots larger than 6" soft pinch at planting, additional pinches to shape can be used. Florel should not be used, stunting and flower delay will occur. 10-15 ppm. Sumagic spray is effective on Summer Wave.

Pest and Disease Management:

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.

Grower Tips:

Grower Tips for Torenia
-Prefers warmer production temperatures.
-Light shade is best for optimal growth.
-Needs 200 ppm fertilizer.
-Application of Florel delays flowering 8-10 weeks.
-The Catalina series is much more compact than the Summer Wave series.

Torenia prefers warmer temperatures.

Spring Outdoor Finish:

Do not move outside