Hydroponic cultivation of rare orchids (Aeridas rosea and Eria lasipetala)

Abstract

: Hydroponics is a productive, environmentally responsible and in vitro ornamental friendly techniques of growing plants without soil. The growth of orchid farming over the past few years has significantly boosted the regional economy. According to reports, soil less agriculture has been used to effectively grow a number of ornamental and agricultural products. The orchid hydroponic system is an excellent choice for growing cut flowers along with bare root plants in particular. The aim of this study was to evaluate the growth of two rare orchid species, Aeridas rosea and Eria lasiopetala, in two soil less environments. Each month, both the quantity of sprouts and the height of the shoot were measured. The yield was higher when compared to a pot cultivation system using the NFT method.