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Cultivation plan
‘Mikado’P can be planted in a square or triangle form, depending on the pot size. By setting
the pots in the above-mentioned connection the microclimate around the plants is better. The
cultivation of ‘Mikado’P goes pretty fast; the plant is ready for delivery within 18-26 weeks,
dependant on the time of year.
Substrate
‘Mikado’P grows best on a substrate which is sufficiently airy, but that can retain enough water.
A good substrate is for example Pindstrup Type: Lettish soil with a pH-value of 3.9, no
calcium, no basic fertilization (PG mix) and a size of 5-20 mm. Since ‘Mikado’P is very
sensitive to salting the adding of fertilisers (with the exception of dolokal) is not necessary.
Irrigation system
Irrigation with fertilised water from beneath is preferred (depending on the time of year once
per two weeks) and in addition one or twice a week (depending on the season) from above
with clean water. When irrigation from beneath is not possible, irrigation from above only will
be enough (then once per two weeks with EC). The water must be free from chemical and
visible contamination. Elements as sodium and chloride must stay under 50 mg/lt. and also the
bicarbonate may not be too high. For lack of good water osmosis water has to be used.
The quantity of water is dependent on the climate, the substrate and the age of the plants. The
system must be suited for a release of 5 lt./m2.
Climate
‘Mikado’P is a tropical plant. So temperatures under 14°C and above 30°C must be avoided.
For a good growth an average temperature of 19-22°C must be pursued. At a light level of
15,000-30,000 lux ‘Mikado’P is grown best (for instance in combination with Anthurium).
When the relative air humidity is too low, the photosynthesis will be lower. A too high air
humidity however gives a chance of problems with fungus. Nevertheless, it is important that at
higher light levels also more moisture is present. In countries with higher air humidity, a higher
day temperature and a higher light level are acceptable. One should aim for an air humidity
between 60 and 80%. When an air moisturising system is used, it is important that the plants
do not become too wet.
In tropical countries a shade net of 75% is needed. It is better to use two shade nets, namely a
fixed screen of 40% and a second moveable screen of 60%. This moveable screen can be
closed in dry periods and on midday to prevent high peaks of light shining.
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