| Sold in Liners of 100 | |
| Price Per Plug: | 65.6¢ |
| Total Per Tray: | $65.60 |
| Partial Tray | |
| Price Per Plug: | 84.6¢ |
Chicken Gizzard (also known as Iresine Bloodleaf Plant) is native to Brazil and is an unusual, ever-colorful plant. It has glossy, oval leaves that measure 2 1/2 inches across and are sure to set you apart from the competition. Chicken Gizzard makes a great-looking houseplant, but they can live outside as an annual (or a soft perennial in frost-free zones 10 and 11). These plants can reach heights up to five feet tall, but when grown in a container as an annual you should expect 12-18 inches of growth. The colorful leaves make it a great choice for combination planters or stand-alone baskets.
Sell Chicken Gizzard Red to customers looking for attractive foliage to add to a mixed container, landscape border, or houseplant collection. This plant also excels in tropical climates as a short-lived tender perennial or flourishes as a houseplant with regular water and a sunny window. Customers and hummingbirds love the bright, variegated foliage in a sunny patio container or partly shady border. Create a striking tropical garden by pairing this plant with Bird of Paradise, Painted Abutilon, and Zebra Mallow. Add vibrant contrast to a mixed container by planting Brilliantisima alongside Impatiens, Fuchsia, and Ipomoea.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 20-24" apart in well-drained soil in full sun. This variety can tolerate some shade.
2. Water once a week or more often in containers or under extreme heat.
3. Prune to maintain a shorter plant indoors. Houseplant Iresine Herbstii benefits from moving outdoors in summer.
For best results with Chicken Gizzard, use a constant-but-low feed program of 150-200 ppm N. A pH between 6.0 and 6.5 is important for the healthiest plant color.
Chicken Gizzard need to be pinched. First pinch should be 5-10 days after transplanting to your final container (once the plant is well established).Chicken Gizzard tend to get leggy, so proper pinching is a must when internodal growth gets too long. You can also encourage compact growth by staying toward the bottom end of the fertilizer range.
With proper pinching, Chicken Gizzard plants can be successfully grown in an 1801 or other market tray. For 4" pots and larger, space pots as needed for pot size to allow air flow and penetration of light.
Plant growth regulators are not necessary for Chicken Gizzard as long as proper pinching is observed.
Spider mites and occasionally mealybugs are the pests to watch for with Chicken Gizzard.
Chicken Gizzard Red is not prone to many diseases, but don't oversaturate the soil. If the plant sits in moist soil for an extended amount of time, you could end up with root rot or botrytis. Botrytis grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. The most common chemicals used to treat botrytis and root rot are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label's instructions.
| 4 Inch crop time | 6 Weeks |
|---|---|
| 10 Inch crop time | 8-10 Weeks |
| Color | Magenta, Red |
| Habit | Upright |
| Height | 12-15 Inches |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Minimum Temp | 60 |
| Perennial Zone | 10-11 |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Patented Plant | No |
| 10-14-2024 (Week 42) | 0 |
|---|---|
| 10-21-2024 (Week 43) | 0 |
| 10-28-2024 (Week 44) | 0 |
| 11-04-2024 (Week 45) | 0 |
| 11-11-2024 (Week 46) | 400 |
| 11-18-2024 (Week 47) | 1,000 |
| 11-25-2024 (Week 48) | 1,100 |
| 12-02-2024 (Week 49) | 1,100 |
| 12-09-2024 (Week 50) | 1,100 |
| 12-16-2024 (Week 51) | 3,600 |
| 12-23-2024 (Week 52) | 2,400 |
| 12-30-2024 (Week 01) | 3,900 |
| 01-06-2025 (Week 02) | 3,800 |
| 01-13-2025 (Week 03) | 4,600 |
| 01-20-2025 (Week 04) | 800 |
| 01-27-2025 (Week 05) | 3,600 |
| 02-03-2025 (Week 06) | 1,500 |
| 02-10-2025 (Week 07) | 4,800 |
| 02-17-2025 (Week 08) | 3,700 |
| 02-24-2025 (Week 09) | 4,100 |
| 03-03-2025 (Week 10) | 3,900 |
| 03-10-2025 (Week 11) | 6,000 |
| 03-17-2025 (Week 12) | 4,400 |
| 03-24-2025 (Week 13) | 6,400 |
| 03-31-2025 (Week 14) | 4,800 |
| 04-07-2025 (Week 15) | 7,900 |
| 04-14-2025 (Week 16) | 7,900 |
| 04-21-2025 (Week 17) | 8,200 |
| 04-28-2025 (Week 18) | 8,200 |
| 05-05-2025 (Week 19) | 8,200 |
| 05-12-2025 (Week 20) | 400 |
| 05-19-2025 (Week 21) | 400 |
| 05-26-2025 (Week 22) | 400 |
| 06-02-2025 (Week 23) | 400 |
| 06-09-2025 (Week 24) | 400 |
| 06-16-2025 (Week 25) | 900 |
| 06-23-2025 (Week 26) | 900 |
| 06-30-2025 (Week 27) | 900 |
| 07-07-2025 (Week 28) | 900 |
Chicken Gizzard (also known as Iresine Bloodleaf Plant) is native to Brazil and is an unusual, ever-colorful plant. It has glossy, oval leaves that measure 2 1/2 inches across and are sure to set you apart from the competition. Chicken Gizzard makes a great-looking houseplant, but they can live outside as an annual (or a soft perennial in frost-free zones 10 and 11). These plants can reach heights up to five feet tall, but when grown in a container as an annual you should expect 12-18 inches of growth. The colorful leaves make it a great choice for combination planters or stand-alone baskets.
Sell Chicken Gizzard Red to customers looking for attractive foliage to add to a mixed container, landscape border, or houseplant collection. This plant also excels in tropical climates as a short-lived tender perennial or flourishes as a houseplant with regular water and a sunny window. Customers and hummingbirds love the bright, variegated foliage in a sunny patio container or partly shady border. Create a striking tropical garden by pairing this plant with Bird of Paradise, Painted Abutilon, and Zebra Mallow. Add vibrant contrast to a mixed container by planting Brilliantisima alongside Impatiens, Fuchsia, and Ipomoea.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 20-24" apart in well-drained soil in full sun. This variety can tolerate some shade.
2. Water once a week or more often in containers or under extreme heat.
3. Prune to maintain a shorter plant indoors. Houseplant Iresine Herbstii benefits from moving outdoors in summer.
For best results with Chicken Gizzard, use a constant-but-low feed program of 150-200 ppm N. A pH between 6.0 and 6.5 is important for the healthiest plant color.
Chicken Gizzard need to be pinched. First pinch should be 5-10 days after transplanting to your final container (once the plant is well established).Chicken Gizzard tend to get leggy, so proper pinching is a must when internodal growth gets too long. You can also encourage compact growth by staying toward the bottom end of the fertilizer range.
With proper pinching, Chicken Gizzard plants can be successfully grown in an 1801 or other market tray. For 4" pots and larger, space pots as needed for pot size to allow air flow and penetration of light.
Plant growth regulators are not necessary for Chicken Gizzard as long as proper pinching is observed.
Spider mites and occasionally mealybugs are the pests to watch for with Chicken Gizzard.
Chicken Gizzard Red is not prone to many diseases, but don't oversaturate the soil. If the plant sits in moist soil for an extended amount of time, you could end up with root rot or botrytis. Botrytis grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. The most common chemicals used to treat botrytis and root rot are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label's instructions.
| 4 Inch crop time | 6 Weeks |
|---|---|
| 10 Inch crop time | 8-10 Weeks |
| Color | Magenta, Red |
| Habit | Upright |
| Height | 12-15 Inches |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Minimum Temp | 60 |
| Perennial Zone | 10-11 |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Patented Plant | No |