Plant health

Arms extended with a potted flowering plant without the pot in cupped hands

Maintaining plant and soil health from root to retail

Innovations have almost become synonymous with technological advancements, but intrinsic advancements in the growing media market have developed new w... more »

Azo Root EarthMAX combo boosts poinsettia rooting

A recent study led by Virginia Tech researcher Xunzhong Zhang has found that combining Azo Root and EarthMAX Organic significantly improves poinsettia... more »

Close up of green leaves showing yellow and brown disease spots on the leaves

Spring forward, pest-free

Spring typically marks the busiest and most challenging season for ornamental growers. Many operations have a large variety of plants in production, w... more »

Dr. Bugs: Life cycles of insect and mite pests

Answer: It’s important to understand the biology and ecology of insect and mite pests so you can manage populations below plant damaging levels. ... more »

Poinsettia protection

Poinsettia production faces significant challenges, from the intense summer heat to the cool or freezing conditions of winter. These extremes make it ... more »

Forty under 40 perspectives: A day in the life of plant protection

In 2019, I joined the research department at Monrovia to focus on diagnosing diseases and performing trials on potting mixes, fertigation, biological ... more »