A Detailed Guide to Eustoma Planting Methods and Cultivation Management

Eustoma has two planting methods: sowing and cuttings. The former uses peat, vermiculite and perlite in proportion; the latter only requires taking healthy branches about 5 cm long with 3 true leaves for cuttings, but before planting it is best to soak them in a diluted potassium permanganate solution.

Eustoma horticultural varieties:

1. “Balboa” series:

The “Balboa” series performs well and shows very high market competitiveness. This series grows faster, has many petals, and reaches a plant height of 100-150cm, flowering under long-day conditions and in the relatively warm spring and summer seasons. Planting trials show that the “Balboa” series is very suitable for large-scale field cut flower production, requiring 11-13 weeks from transplanting to harvest. The average length of the flower stem can reach 50cm, each plant can produce 31 flowers, and 4 cut flower stems can be produced. The flower colors include blue, blue-edged and blue-shaded.

2. “Catalina” series:

The “Catalina” series flowers under long-day conditions and hot summer conditions, with larger flowers, stronger stems, and a plant height of 100-115cm. The time from transplanting to harvest is 11-13 weeks. The colors include blue-shaded and yellow.

3. “Flamenco” series:

This series is suitable for long-day, hot summer production. It performs well in the state of Maryland, USA, with long and robust flower stems. The flower colors include blue, pink and white with shading.

4. “Malibu” series:

Spring and autumn are suitable for this series to flower, while summer production is not ideal. The time from transplanting to harvest is 11-12 weeks. The colors include light purple, dark blue, blue-edged and rose, etc.

Eustoma is a flowering plant that likes warm and humid environments, and its natural flowering period is from May to July, so attention must be paid to water and temperature during care. In addition, it is best to ensure it receives relatively long sunshine, as this helps stem and leaf growth and flower bud formation.