May need growth retardant application Florel sprays may improve plant form. Provide a balanced and complete fertilizer regime to assure optimum plant growth.
Cuttings root quickly under normal propagation conditions.
Chemical growth retardant applications may be needed during propagation to prevent stretching. Red Velvet is easy to grow and performs well in 5 to 6 pots or larger containers. The natural flower initiation date of approximately 25 September is similar to other poinsettia cultivars. Because of its 9 week flower response time, Red Velvet is ready for market at mid-season, near 1 December for most growers. Red Velvet is a natural follow-up to the earlier flowering Eckespoint Freedom ., .