Plant Record

Cultural/Growing Information

pH: C (6 - 6.5)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method): B (0.6 - 0.9)

Fertilization Recommendations: M (150-200 ppm)

Rooting Out: B (65-72°F or 18-22°C)

Growing On: A-B (65-72°F or 18-22°C)

Holding Temperature: A-B (40-50°F or 4-10°C)

Light Levels: High

Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist

Planting & Timing Information: Early Spring through Late Spring Finish. Standard PPP.

Finish Time 4-5": 5-6

Finish Time 6"/Gallon: 6-8

Finish Time 8": 8-10

Finish Time 10-12": 10-12

Pinching/Growth Regulators: Pinch once or twice. First about 2 weeks after liner planting; the second pinch for larger pots about 5 weeks later to shape. PGRs are not necessary.

Pest and Disease Management: General pest and disease practices as listed in notes. Watch for aphids.

Special Notes: Needs a cold period to induce bloom. Bloom time February through April, depending on temperatures.

Winter Flowering: See notes

Spring Outdoor Finish?: B - Second to go outside

General Information

Description
Most Lotus need 40° F nights to induce bloom, but not this vibrant-hued variety. Night temperatures can be as high as 55 - 60° F.

Growing Tips
Parrot's Beak or Lotus Vine is a great plant that fills the needs for a silver, soft-foliaged plant, as well as a trailing silver plant that flowers. However, the flowering part is short lived, based upon where you live and how fast the temperature rises in the spring. Parrot's Beak needs cool temperatures in order to initiate flowers, and will start and continue to bloom only if the spring temperatures do not climb too fast or spike (when there really is no spring and you fast forward to summer.) If you have warm night temperatures the plant will quickly go out of flower.

Exposure
Sun or partial sun

Height
6-8"

Spacing
8-10"

Hardy Temp
28°F (-2°C)

Zone(s)
9-11

Uses
Use in hanging baskets, containers and window boxes

Features
Vibrant red flowers bloom over silvery foliage from spring to summer when night temperatures are below 60^F

Patent:
Lotus AMAZON SUNSET 'Amazon Sunset' PP10864 Patented

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