Effect of photoperiod on flowering and growth of Proiphys amboinensis (L.) Herb
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Background and Objective: The Cardwell Lily (Proiphys amboinensis), belonging to the family Amaryllidaceae, is a high-value export crop. Its attractive leaves and flowers make it suitable for both cut flowers and potted ornamental plants. However, cultivation challenges include inconsistent flowering, short flower stalks, limited leaf number, and small leaf size. Photoperiod manipulation has been widely applied to regulate plant growth and flowering. This study aims to evaluate the effects of photoperiod on the flowering and development of the Cardwell Lily.
Methodology: A completely randomized design experiment of 3 treatments with 10 replicates was conducted using 50% black shade nets. In treatment 1, plants were exposed to natural light for 12 hours. Treatments 2 and 3 received additional light beyond the natural photoperiod for 4 hours (3:00–7:00 AM) and 6 hours (1:00–7:00 AM), respectively. Data on flowering were recorded 40 days after planting, while growth data on leaves were recorded 90 days after planting.
Main Results: The addition of 6 hours of natural light resulted in the highest number of leaves per plant, averaging 3.80. Leaf greenness was 37.86 SPAD units, and 30% of the plants flowered. The flower quality was also the best, with an average flower stalk length of 43.40 cm, a diameter of 1.28 cm, a floret width of 5.50 cm, and a floret pedicel length of 2.50 cm.
Conclusions: The addition of 6 hours of natural light promotes leaf growth and results in the best flower quality, making it a viable strategy to enhance the production potential of ornamental flowers.
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