Photoperiod and Stock Plant Age Effects on Rhizome, Shoot, and Stolon Initiation From Achimenes Leaf-petiole Cuttings

摘要

Achimenes, commonly known as the hot water plant, magic plant, or monkey faced-pansy, is member of the Gesneriaceae. There are 25 species native to subtropical forest regions of Central America and northern South America (Brickell and Zuk, 1996). Although Achimenes have been cultivated since the late 1700s, their popularity has waned and surged. Recently, however, there has been a renewed interest with newer cultivars. Achimenes are well suited for use as a pot plant, in mixed containers, and as a hanging basket (De Hertogh and Le Nard, 1993).