| Sold in Units of 100 | |
| Price per cutting: | 29.0¢ |
| Total Per 100: | $29.00 |
Chinese Lantern (Abutilon) is an excellent trailing plant for hanging baskets. Chinese Lantern have stunning foliage in the shape of maple leaves with green and yellow markings. Their unique red-and-yellow lantern-shaped blooms give the plant its name. Abutilon are evergreen perennials in zones 9-10 and can be grown as annuals everywhere else.
Feed Chinese Lantern with fertilizers at 200 ppm N constant liquid feed program. Maintain a pH level between 5.5 and 6.5.
Your unrooted cuttings will arrive freshly cut. You will need to plant them immediately and begin a misting cycle to root the cuttings. This will leech the soil of nutrients, so during the propagation phase use a constant feed of 1/3 the normal recommended dosage of fertilizer until well rooted.Chinese Lantern is a naturally big plant. The ideal way to grow a compact basket is to keep it in a cool house in the winter with a temperature of 45 F and bring it to the a warmer house in the spring to flower. This is a process called vernalization and allows you to grow a nice compact plant due to cold temps, which then blooms widely when placed in warmer temps in the spring.
Pinching is recommended due to Chinese Lantern's natural size. Shape the plant by continuing to pinch it back each month. Allow 4 weeks from the last pinch for plants to produce blooms.
If you are looking to grow a big basket, space your hanging baskets wider than normal. 3 foot spacing would be normal for a grower looking to produce an oversized basket. Normal spacing for a stockier plant would be 2 feet.
You can use growth regulators like Bonzi or B-Nine, as the plants will respond to the treatment, but we do not recommend any growth regulators on Chinese Lanterns. Control growth by growing the plants in a cool, bright area and pinching regularly.
Scale and whiteflies are the biggest pests to watch out for with Chinese Lantern.
Chinese Lantern are not prone to many diseases, but watch for botrytis in the early spring. This 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 are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label's instructions.
| 10 Inch crop time | 8-10 Weeks |
|---|---|
| Bloom Period | Spring, Summer |
| Color | Red |
| Habit | Cascading, Trailing |
| Height | 12 inches |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Minimum Temp | 45 |
| Perennial Zone | 9-10 |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Patented Plant | No |
| 09-09-2024 (Week 37) | 800 |
|---|---|
| 09-16-2024 (Week 38) | 695 |
| 09-23-2024 (Week 39) | 800 |
| 09-30-2024 (Week 40) | 800 |
| 10-07-2024 (Week 41) | 800 |
| 10-14-2024 (Week 42) | 747 |
| 10-21-2024 (Week 43) | 800 |
| 10-28-2024 (Week 44) | 800 |
| 11-04-2024 (Week 45) | 800 |
| 11-11-2024 (Week 46) | 800 |
| 11-18-2024 (Week 47) | 800 |
| 11-25-2024 (Week 48) | 800 |
| 12-02-2024 (Week 49) | 695 |
| 12-09-2024 (Week 50) | 700 |
| 12-16-2024 (Week 51) | 800 |
| 12-23-2024 (Week 52) | 800 |
| 12-30-2024 (Week 01) | 521 |
| 01-06-2025 (Week 02) | 800 |
| 01-13-2025 (Week 03) | 695 |
| 01-20-2025 (Week 04) | 695 |
| 01-27-2025 (Week 05) | 490 |
| 02-03-2025 (Week 06) | 800 |
| 02-10-2025 (Week 07) | 700 |
| 02-17-2025 (Week 08) | 800 |
| 02-24-2025 (Week 09) | 800 |
| 03-03-2025 (Week 10) | 800 |
| 03-10-2025 (Week 11) | 800 |
| 03-17-2025 (Week 12) | 800 |
| 03-24-2025 (Week 13) | 800 |
| 03-31-2025 (Week 14) | 800 |
| 04-07-2025 (Week 15) | 800 |
| 04-14-2025 (Week 16) | 800 |
| 04-21-2025 (Week 17) | 800 |
| 04-28-2025 (Week 18) | 800 |
| 05-05-2025 (Week 19) | 800 |
| 05-12-2025 (Week 20) | 800 |
| 05-19-2025 (Week 21) | 800 |
| 05-26-2025 (Week 22) | 800 |
| 06-02-2025 (Week 23) | 800 |
Chinese Lantern (Abutilon) is an excellent trailing plant for hanging baskets. Chinese Lantern have stunning foliage in the shape of maple leaves with green and yellow markings. Their unique red-and-yellow lantern-shaped blooms give the plant its name. Abutilon are evergreen perennials in zones 9-10 and can be grown as annuals everywhere else.
Feed Chinese Lantern with fertilizers at 200 ppm N constant liquid feed program. Maintain a pH level between 5.5 and 6.5.
Your unrooted cuttings will arrive freshly cut. You will need to plant them immediately and begin a misting cycle to root the cuttings. This will leech the soil of nutrients, so during the propagation phase use a constant feed of 1/3 the normal recommended dosage of fertilizer until well rooted.Chinese Lantern is a naturally big plant. The ideal way to grow a compact basket is to keep it in a cool house in the winter with a temperature of 45 F and bring it to the a warmer house in the spring to flower. This is a process called vernalization and allows you to grow a nice compact plant due to cold temps, which then blooms widely when placed in warmer temps in the spring.
Pinching is recommended due to Chinese Lantern's natural size. Shape the plant by continuing to pinch it back each month. Allow 4 weeks from the last pinch for plants to produce blooms.
If you are looking to grow a big basket, space your hanging baskets wider than normal. 3 foot spacing would be normal for a grower looking to produce an oversized basket. Normal spacing for a stockier plant would be 2 feet.
You can use growth regulators like Bonzi or B-Nine, as the plants will respond to the treatment, but we do not recommend any growth regulators on Chinese Lanterns. Control growth by growing the plants in a cool, bright area and pinching regularly.
Scale and whiteflies are the biggest pests to watch out for with Chinese Lantern.
Chinese Lantern are not prone to many diseases, but watch for botrytis in the early spring. This 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 are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label's instructions.
| 10 Inch crop time | 8-10 Weeks |
|---|---|
| Bloom Period | Spring, Summer |
| Color | Red |
| Habit | Cascading, Trailing |
| Height | 12 inches |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Minimum Temp | 45 |
| Perennial Zone | 9-10 |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Patented Plant | No |