Promising anthurium varieties for the lowlands
2002
Valdez, L.M.
Ten anthurium varieties from Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet [Philippines] were evaluated and screened for their adaptability to the lowlands. Five cultivars showed promising performance in the lowlands. These were Anue-nue, RCM 12, Nitta, De Weese, and Kaumana. Their characteristics are summarized and presented in tabular form. Large-flowered cultivars Anue-nue, De Weese, Kaumana, and RCM 12 were observed to have reclining spadices that facilitated postharvest operations. Floral stems were longest in Anue-nue, followed by Nitta and Kaumana. Flowering and floral development were fastest in RCM 12 and Anue-nue. Sunburst was the last to form flower buds. Vase life was longest in cut flowers of Kaumana and Nitta. Kaumana had longer postharvest life due to its thick and sturdy stem and spathe. RCM 12 gave the highest cut flower yield/plant per year at 6.40. Other cultivar had four cutflowers/plant per year. A good cultivar should produce a minimum of six flowers/plant per year. Anue-nue and RCM 12 were the most preferred by consumers in La Union. Consumer preference determines the cultivars that a grower will choose for cut flower production. A net income of P71.58 and P57.27/plant per year may be derived from growing Anue-nue and RCM 12 in the lowlands. RCM 12 produced the most number of flower but Anue-nue gave the highest net return/peso invested because its flowers were bigger and had unique color, thus could command higher price. In addition, it also produced the most number of suckers
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