Influence of intensive fertilization on growth performance of decorative cultivars of Nymphaea sp. in Botanical Garden of P.J.Safarik University in Kosice, Slovakia

摘要

Aquatic plants, especially water lilies, are popular complements of the gardens with water elements. However, the principles of management for these species not always use the results of serious investigations. Particularly, the technique and intensity of fertilization markedly influence both the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of these plants. Within the area of Botanical Garden of P.J. Safarik University in Kosice, there was prepared and applied the methodology for investigation of thegrowth responses to various regimes of management. Using the cultivar Nymphaea x hybr. "Marliacea Chromatella" as a model example, this paper presents the influence of different doses of fertilizer to water lilies with reccomendations for the floricultural practice.