OASIS WEDGE Growing Medium | 13-Cell - Single Strip

Poinsettia-Tailored Wedge Media for Faster Rooting, 13-Cell Single Strip

Poinsettia propagation runs on a tight commercial calendar, where even a few extra days to root a cutting adds up across a large crop. OASIS WEDGE Growing Medium is tailored to poinsettia rooting needs specifically, reducing propagation time by up to five days compared to a standard flat-bottomed propagation medium.

This 13-Cell Single Strip steps up the cell count from the 10-cell option, suited to growers propagating a slightly larger batch of poinsettia cuttings per strip.

Key Features & Benefits

• Tailored to Poinsettia Rooting — formulated around the specific rooting behavior of poinsettia cuttings.
• Up to 5 Days Faster Propagation — shortens the rooting window compared to a standard propagation medium.
• Minimal Dibbling at Transplant — the tapered shape reduces hole-preparation work moving into the next stage.
• No Transplant Delay — plants establish quickly after moving out of the WEDGE strip.

Who Should Use This Poinsettia WEDGE Medium

This medium fits commercial poinsettia growers running a tight propagation calendar, where shaving days off the rooting window across a large crop translates directly into more turns per season.

About Smithers-Oasis

Smithers-Oasis, founded in 1954, develops crop-specific formats within its OASIS WEDGE line through its Oasis Grower Solutions division, based in Kent, Ohio with more than 55 years of experience across 19-plus countries. This poinsettia-tailored WEDGE configuration is formatted specifically around that crop's commercial propagation calendar rather than as a general-purpose medium.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much faster does poinsettia propagation run with this medium?

The medium is designed to reduce propagation time by up to five days compared to a standard flat-bottomed propagation medium. Actual results depend on greenhouse conditions and standard propagation practices alongside the medium itself.

What makes this medium specific to poinsettias rather than a general WEDGE strip?

It's formulated and shaped around poinsettia rooting behavior specifically, which is why Smithers-Oasis positions it separately from its general-purpose WEDGE configurations. The core tapered-wedge mechanism is shared across the WEDGE line, but this format is tuned for poinsettia's commercial propagation calendar.

What does 'no transplant delay' mean in practice?

It means rooted poinsettia cuttings from this medium establish quickly once transplanted, without a stall period while roots adjust to the new growing medium. That matters on a commercial schedule where every day of stalled growth pushes back the finish date.

How do I choose between the 10-cell and 13-cell configurations?

Match the cell count and strip configuration to your tray setup and the batch size you're propagating at once. Both configurations use the same poinsettia-tailored medium, so the choice mostly comes down to tray compatibility.

Is this medium reusable for a second crop of cuttings?

No, like other OASIS propagation strips, this medium is built for a single propagation cycle rather than reuse. Starting each new batch of cuttings in fresh medium reduces the risk of carrying over pathogens from a prior crop.