Kalanchoe/Bryophyllum is one of the genera under the leave succulent family Crassulaceae. The other genera, such as Echeveria, Crassula, Pachphytum and Aeonium, from the same family are far more popular. Their diversity of compact and symmetrical forms (compact rosettes or 4-angled column) make them very very attractive to succulent collectors. While Kalanchoes/Bryophyllum may not have such geometrical neatness in their form, they win many of the hearts of succulent lovers by their wide range of leaves shape and colour. They are also more robustness. Kalanchoes/Bryophyllum can tolerate more neglect, more water, and of course one of the easiest to raise from stem or leave cuttings. Several species are so robust and propagate themselves so freely that they are considerated notorious weed in the tropics and subtropics. Several examples come to mind: Bryophyllum delagoensis (syn. K. tubiflora), B. daigremontianum (syn. K. daigremontiana), B. ‘Houghton’s hybrid’ (a hybrid of B. delagoensis and B. daigremontianum created by A. D. Houghton in the 1930s), are all commonly named ‘Mother of Thousands’1,2. Others such as Kalanchoe blossfeldiana and its many varieties are very common popular indoor flowering houseplant.
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Posted by admin | Posted in Info Corner | Posted on 17-03-2009
Strategically located at Dubai International Airport, the Dubai Flower Centre is a new hub of growth for the floriculture industry in the 21st century. With the explosive growth in global trade of flowers and perishables, there is an increasing demand for innovative logistics and commercial solutions to enable the industry to reduce transit times, improve quality and grow profits.
The Dubai Flower Centre has been designed to meet these needs. With construction on this ultramodern facility already underway, the first phase of operations, capable of handling up to 150,000 tons of flowers and perishables, is scheduled to go live in Autumn of 2004.
The Dubai Flower Centre is committed to delivering on this opportunity by providing:
Increased capacity and connections to and from major global trading points
Rapid consolidation and trans-shipment
The world’s best cool chain management
Resources and facilities to enable cost effective value-addition
Facilities and support to enable efficient commercial transactions
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Posted by admin | Posted in Info Corner | Posted on 17-03-2009
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