Height: 4 - 6 in. (10 - 15 cm)

Spread: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 cm)

Exposure: Sun

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105

Rooting Hormone: No

Average Days with Mist: 6-8

Pinch: Yes

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3

Comments: Stick 1 cutting per cell.

Soil pH: 5.4-5.8

Light Levels (fc): 4,000-8,000

Temperature Day: 65-76°F (18-24°C)

Temperature Night: 56-61°F (13-16°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225

No. of Pinches: 1-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / D=Drench): Generally not needed. Daminozide(S) 1,000-1,500 ppm can be used sparingly to tone and control spread. Ethephon(S) 150-200 ppm will reduce early flowering and increase branching.

Pests: Thrips, aphids

Diseases: Root rot, Botrytis

Finishing Comments: Pinch as needed to shape. Grow Bacopa bright and cool to maximize branching and encourage best possible habit. Test soil regularly for high pH/iron deficiency. Refer to the MegaCopa Series Bacopa Grower Facts at ballfloraplant.com for detailed culture information.

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1-2 ppp, 5-7 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots: 2-3 ppp, 7-10 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Pots: 4-5 ppp, 8-12 weeks

Scientific name: Sutera cordata

Common Name: Bacopa

Hardiness Zone: 9a - 10b

Hardiness Degree: 38°F (3.3°C)

Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Summer, Autumn

Plant Habit: Mounded, Trailing

Water: Heavy

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 cm)

Height: 4 - 6 in. (10 - 15 cm)

Width: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 cm)

Exposure: Sun