Posted by admin | Posted in Info Corner | Posted on 28-04-2008
Tags: , cut flowers, flowers, plants
After we discuss in part I about the temperature, humidity and nutrition, we will discuss now about light and wather.
Light
Light is not as great of concern as other factors mentioned earlier; however, chronic darkness will cause foliar deterioration. Remember, optimum light levels during production are important to ensure high quality cut flowers.
Water
Plant tissue is comprised mainly of water (at least 95%). Water loss in cut flowers can occur rapidly leading to wilting. Maintaining a low temperature helps to reduce water loss and allows easier rehydration after shipping. Try to prevent any wilting, which will shorten vase life. While it is common to handle flowers dry and rehydrate them later, vase life generally suffers.