Evaluation of cut foliage under protected and open condition

Abstract

In protected condition among the Dracaena species the maximum leaf production was observed in Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’ (87.55 numbers) and minimum in Dracaena sanderiana (30.50 numbers).Among the ferns maximum number of leaves was observed in Rabbit foot fern 64.50 numbers followed by Ribbon fern of 50.75 numbers under protected condition. Under open field condition highest leaf production was observed in Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’ (99.80 numbers) and minimum in Dracaena reflexa (34.00 numbers). Philodendron xanadu recorded the highest plant height of 53.75 cm and maximum number of leaves of 82.50 numbers and Phioldendron red emerald lowest plant height of 46.50 cm and number of leaves of about 56.25 numbers. Among other the fillers Philodendron xanadu and Asparagus densiflorus var. sprengeri performed well. The leaflet production intervals was quick in Dracaena sanderiana and which recorded 14.09 days in protected and 11.25 days in open field condition. Among the Philodendron species Philodendron xanadu with 21.96 days in protected condition and 19.00 days in open field condition. Asparagus sprengeri production of 21.89 days was recorded in protected field condition and 19.50 days in open field condition.