The effects of different substrates on flowering of kohleria (Kohleria amabilis Hook.)

Abstract

The effects of different substrates on flowering of kohleria (Kohleria amabilis Hook.) S u m m a r yThe aim of the study was to test the effects of different substrates on flowering of Kohleria amabilis Hook. belonging to Gesneriaceae family. Substrates used were: white peat, white peat +bark (1:1), white peat +perlite (1:1), white peat + sand (1:1), coir, low-bog peat, low-bog peat + bark (1:1). Substrates caused effects on flowering of a kohleria. The best of them occured low-bog peat + bark (1:1). Plants bloomed the earliest, for the longest time and plentyfully. Moreover they were hight and nicely leafy. The least useful was white peat.

Growth and flowering of Helleborus argutifolius (Viviani) grown in pots depending on substrate type

“…For this reason, the importance of hellebores has increased recently, as different studies, including cultivation trials, have been conducted on this species [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Hellebores are herbaceous perennials in which flowering may be accelerated during a culture period of as little as 4-6 weeks in a greenhouse at a temperature of [12][13][14][15][16] o C for a very attractive season, i.e. Christmas [7,8].…”

“…Additionally, there is a trend to reintroduce the use of components which were used for years before, such as perlite, expanded clay or hortisols. The type of substrates used, due to their physical properties, has a considerable effect on plant growth and flowering [14][15][16][17].…”