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Our Dorotheanthus Liners (also called Livingstone Daisy) are native to South Africa and are very easy to grow. These unique low-growing plants produce a small red flower and can be used alone or in combination planters. As heat- and drought-tolerant plants, dorotheanthus make good groundcovers in landscapes as well.
General Growing Tips For Your Unrooted Cuttings
For best results with dorotheanthus, use a constant feed program of 200 ppm N. Watch EC levels and maintain 1.8-2.2 mS/cm. If your EC level gets too high, you can leach with clear water to avoid fertilizer salt build-up. A pH between 5.6 and 6.2 is important for the healthiest plant color.
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.
Flowering
Dorotheanthus will flower naturally as the days lengthen and continue to flower all season long. They grow best under high light conditions; they do not tolerate lower light levels in the landscape or greenhouse. To improve growth, branching and flowering, keep them in bright light.
Pinching
We recommend one pinch of Dorotheanthus either before transplanting or 5-10 days after. You can pinch larger pots and containers a second time to shape them, but it is usually not required.
Spacing
Dorotheanthus spread to 18-20" so space your plants accordingly. We recommend a final pot size of 4-10" with adequate spacing.
Height Control
Plant growth regulators are not necessary for Dorotheanthus.
Pests
Dorotheanthus do not have any significant insect problems.
Disease
Dorotheanthus 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.
Planting Dorotheanthus Variegated Liners
We recommend planting 4-5 starter plants per 10 inch basket. Use a well-drained soil in your baskets and plant your starter plants deep, allowing the ellepot to be completely covered by the soil. If you are planting 4" pots, 1 plant per pot should be sufficient. Plant it directly in the middle of your pot.
Pinching is recommended 5-10 days after transplantation. A second pinch may be necessary depending on the size and shape of the final pot.
Unrooted Cuttings Cuttings vary in size between different plant families, but most can be described as tip cuttings (ivy are leaf-and-eye stem cuttings not tips) that stick nicely
in small plug trays such as the 105-plug tray we use (some varieties are better suited for a 50 cell tray, i.e. Angelwing Begonia, Bougainvillea, Setcrecea, etc.). Please do not order unrooted cuttings unless you are an experienced propagator with mist systems and proper temperature control.
Dorotheanthus Variegated Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
5-6 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
11-12 Weeks
Bloom Period
Spring
Color
Red
Habit
Spreading, Trailing
Height
6-8 Inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
60
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
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Our Dorotheanthus Liners (also called Livingstone Daisy) are native to South Africa and are very easy to grow. These unique low-growing plants produce a small red flower and can be used alone or in combination planters. As heat- and drought-tolerant plants, dorotheanthus make good groundcovers in landscapes as well.
General Growing Tips For Your Unrooted Cuttings
For best results with dorotheanthus, use a constant feed program of 200 ppm N. Watch EC levels and maintain 1.8-2.2 mS/cm. If your EC level gets too high, you can leach with clear water to avoid fertilizer salt build-up. A pH between 5.6 and 6.2 is important for the healthiest plant color.
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.
Flowering
Dorotheanthus will flower naturally as the days lengthen and continue to flower all season long. They grow best under high light conditions; they do not tolerate lower light levels in the landscape or greenhouse. To improve growth, branching and flowering, keep them in bright light.
Pinching
We recommend one pinch of Dorotheanthus either before transplanting or 5-10 days after. You can pinch larger pots and containers a second time to shape them, but it is usually not required.
Spacing
Dorotheanthus spread to 18-20" so space your plants accordingly. We recommend a final pot size of 4-10" with adequate spacing.
Height Control
Plant growth regulators are not necessary for Dorotheanthus.
Pests
Dorotheanthus do not have any significant insect problems.
Disease
Dorotheanthus 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.
Planting Dorotheanthus Variegated Liners
We recommend planting 4-5 starter plants per 10 inch basket. Use a well-drained soil in your baskets and plant your starter plants deep, allowing the ellepot to be completely covered by the soil. If you are planting 4" pots, 1 plant per pot should be sufficient. Plant it directly in the middle of your pot.
Pinching is recommended 5-10 days after transplantation. A second pinch may be necessary depending on the size and shape of the final pot.
Unrooted Cuttings Cuttings vary in size between different plant families, but most can be described as tip cuttings (ivy are leaf-and-eye stem cuttings not tips) that stick nicely
in small plug trays such as the 105-plug tray we use (some varieties are better suited for a 50 cell tray, i.e. Angelwing Begonia, Bougainvillea, Setcrecea, etc.). Please do not order unrooted cuttings unless you are an experienced propagator with mist systems and proper temperature control.
Dorotheanthus Variegated Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
5-6 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
11-12 Weeks
Bloom Period
Spring
Color
Red
Habit
Spreading, Trailing
Height
6-8 Inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
60
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
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Product images shown online are intended to represent the mature, finished plant, including its expected color, growth habit, and overall appearance. They are not intended to depict the size or fullness of the starter plug at the time of shipment.
