Hello Iyappanmani,
Anthurium is one of the important economic flowers of export potential. Anthurium Plants are propagated vegetatively by separating suckers from flowering plants as and when available and planted in the medium. Cutting the thick main stem into 3-4 cm long discs and then into vertical bits can also be done. Each bit should have minimum two lateral buds. Cut-pieces are treated with a fungicide solution and planted on a medium of clean river sand. Cuttings will take 1-2 months for sprouting.
Propagation by seed is not recommended as a commercial propagation method as it results in high variability.
The economic varieties suitable for Kerala and Tamil nadu condition are Lima White, Cuba, Agnihotri, Liver Red, Can Can, Tropical, Nitta, Sunburst, Linda-de-Mol, Tinora, Acropolis, Gino Orange and Midori
Anthuriums can be grown in pots, under shade house.
The cuttings are available at
Nursery,
Department of Floriculture and Landscaping,
Horticultural College and Research Institute,
Tamil Nadu Agricultural Univeristy,
Coimbatore – 641 003.
Phone No.: 0422-6611230
Fax: 0422-2430781
e-mail:
flowers@tnau.ac.in
Regards
Ashwini S
