Dancing Queen
ActiveHippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis
NL
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Variety traits
Hippeastrum bud
Hippeastrum Herb.
In Hippeastrum, the bud is assessed through quantitative indicators of the inflorescence and morphological parameters of the spathe. Key characteristics include the number of buds per scape and the length of the spathe, which are used for cultivar description and identification.
In the reference 51 varieties crop Amaryllis, where this is mentioned in the description.
To characterize a cultivar, the length of the spathe protecting the buds before they open is measured, which typically ranges from 7 to 14.5 cm. The number of buds on a single scape is a stable varietal trait and, depending on the genotype, ranges from 2 to 6 units.
When growing for cut flowers, determining the bud development stage is a critical step. The technically optimal moment for harvesting is considered to be when the buds show color before opening, with the first two buds deviating from the scape at an angle of approximately 30°.
General information about the subject — on the page Budding.
Varieties of Amaryllis mentioned in the description
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