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NEW USAGE OF HABENARIA RADIATA AS A CUT FLOWER
Article number
1078_28
Pages
193 – 200
Language
English
Abstract
Habeneria radiata is a small and elegant terrestrial orchid native to Japan.
It has also been used as a potted plant.
The aim of this work was to examine the possibility of H. radiata for use as a cut flower.
In Japan, tubers of H. radiata sprout in early April and flower between late June and August.
Plant height manipulation is required for adoption in a wide range of uses as a cut flower.
Reducing light intensity is an easy and effective method to increase plant height; both 50 and 70% shading increased plant height of H. radiate by 30%. Uniconazole is an effective growth retardant, and application to the soil was more effective than a foliage spray.
By controlling shading and the application of growth retardant, H. radiate can be produced at a plant height from 7 to 30 cm.
Flower longevity is also an important factor for a successful cut flower.
Silver thiosulfate (STS) pretreatment increased flower longevity of H. radiate, suggesting the flower is ethylene sensitive.
Sucrose (1 to 3%) in a vase solution also enhanced flower longevity and produced larger sized flowers.
STS-treated cut H. radiate flowers kept in a vase solution containing sucrose showed over two weeks vase life.
Here, we discuss the potential of H. radiate as a new cut flower.
It has also been used as a potted plant.
The aim of this work was to examine the possibility of H. radiata for use as a cut flower.
In Japan, tubers of H. radiata sprout in early April and flower between late June and August.
Plant height manipulation is required for adoption in a wide range of uses as a cut flower.
Reducing light intensity is an easy and effective method to increase plant height; both 50 and 70% shading increased plant height of H. radiate by 30%. Uniconazole is an effective growth retardant, and application to the soil was more effective than a foliage spray.
By controlling shading and the application of growth retardant, H. radiate can be produced at a plant height from 7 to 30 cm.
Flower longevity is also an important factor for a successful cut flower.
Silver thiosulfate (STS) pretreatment increased flower longevity of H. radiate, suggesting the flower is ethylene sensitive.
Sucrose (1 to 3%) in a vase solution also enhanced flower longevity and produced larger sized flowers.
STS-treated cut H. radiate flowers kept in a vase solution containing sucrose showed over two weeks vase life.
Here, we discuss the potential of H. radiate as a new cut flower.
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Authors
P. Sinumporn, S. Fukai, T. Narumi, N. Potapohn
Keywords
ethylene, flower longevity, STS, uniconazole
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