Duranta Gold Edge Rooted Cutting Liner

For best results with Duranta Gold Edge, plant one seedling plug per 4-inch or gallon container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.6-6.4, EC of 2.0-3.5 mS/cm (SME), and moderate feed (150-200 ppm N). Provide temperatures of 68-75 daytime and 65-73 nighttime and light between 5,000-8,000 fc. Pinch once 7-14 days after transplant but don't use PGRs. Watch for root rot and mealy bugs. Gallon containers finish in 8-10 weeks.

Small blue flowers bloom in summer, followed by orange berries. 

Pinch once, 7-14 days after transplanting. 

Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant. We recommend 12-18" on center for 4-inch containers of Duranta Gold Edge.

Control height with cultural practices, including pinching, cooler temperatures, and appropriate fertilization and light. We don't recommend using PGRs on this plant. 

Mealybugs are the most common pest to affect this plant. You may also see whiteflies, spider mites, aphids, and caterpillars. Implement an Integrated Pest Management plan in your commercial greenhouse to prevent pest infestations and irrevocable damage to your crops. 

Mealybugs are small, white, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap. They are covered in powdery wax, which gives them a cottony appearance. They reproduce and spread rapidly. Inspect plants regularly for signs of an infestation, including white, cottony masses on foliage. Always check new plants before bringing them into the greenhouse. Remove any highly infested plants from the greenhouse for quarantine or disposal. Introduce beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps as biological controls for mealybug populations and apply insecticidal soap or horticultural oils to disrupt lifecycles and feeding. Maintaining a sanitary greenhouse and eliminating debris can deter pest infestations.

Whiteflies are small, winged insects that eat plant sap and cause yellowed leaves and stunted growth. Severe infestations can lead to plants dying. Prevent infestations by sanitizing surfaces and tools and removing debris. Introduce natural predators and use sticky traps to control populations. Insecticidal soaps and oils are also effective against this pest.

Spider Mites are tiny pests that cause stippling, yellowing, and webbing on foliage by feeding on plant sap. They flourish in warm, dry environments. Use correct water and fertilizing practices; over-fertilizing can attract spider mites. Proper humidity levels, predatory mites or ladybugs, and insecticidal soaps or oils may prevent or address a spider mite infestation.

Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that cause damage by sucking sap from plant tissue. They reproduce quickly and are particularly attracted to young growth. Curling and yellowed leaves, stunted growth, and stickiness on leaves are signs of an infestation. These insects also spread diseases and reproduce rapidly. Use biological controls or horticultural oils to discourage and kill aphids.

Caterpillars feed on foliage, causing stunted growth. If you notice a few caterpillars, remove them by hand and dispose of them. For larger populations, use insecticidal soap or oil and beneficial insects like parasitic wasps, and keep your greenhouse clean and free of debris to reduce attractive habitats for pests.

Root rot is the most common disease to affect Duranta. You may also see leaf spot, powdery mildew, and botrytis. Implement preventative measures against infection in your commercial greenhouse. Water at the base of each plant, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Provide good airflow and adequate spacing between containers. Sanitize tools and equipment and use clean growing media for planting seedling plugs. 

Root Rot occurs in poorly drained or overly wet soil which becomes the host for several types of fungi. It causes stunted growth, wilting, and root system decay. Prevention is the best treatment and most root rot problems can be avoided by using clean, well-draining media, appropriate containers, and good watering practices for finishing seedling plugs. Inspect plants for signs of disease regularly. Repot infected plants in well-draining soil, adjust your watering schedule, provide better airflow, and use a fungicide if needed.

Bacterial Leaf Spot results from a bacterial pathogen and causes water-soaked yellow or brown lesions on foliage. These may merge and cause leaves to turn yellow and drop. Prevent bacterial leaf spot by practicing sanitation and hygiene, watering at the base of each plant, and space plants for adequate circulation and light penetration. At the first signs of infection, remove the affected leaves and treat the remaining plants with a copper-based fungicide like hydroxide, sulfate, oxychloride, or octanoate. Use fungicides carefully according to the label's instructions, and be aware that applying copper-based fungicides at high rates or during hot, dry weather can lead to phytotoxicity.

Powdery Mildew is a fungal disease that thrives in humid conditions, appearing as a white or gray coating on foliage and flowers. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend horizontal airflow fans to help control humidity levels alongside a dehumidifier or manual venting. Remove and destroy infected plants and apply fungicides as needed or preventatively. Look for the active ingredients myclobutanil, trifloxystrobin, or potassium bicarbonate to combat Powdery Mildew threatening your seedling plugs.

Botrytis is a common fungal disease that causes brown spots on stems, leaves, and flowers. Remove and destroy affected plants, maintain appropriate humidity levels, and apply fungicides with boscalid, fenhexamid, or iprodione to control the spread. Water plants in the morning and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

We recommend planting one seedling plug per 4-inch or 6-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepots centered in your container.