Variety traits
Bud — Pericallis x hybrida
Pericallis x hybrida (Scheidw.) B. Nord.
A phenological growth stage and key marketability indicator for Pericallis x hybrida, which determines changes in cultivation temperature regimes.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Cineraria, where this is mentioned in the description.
For florist's cineraria, the budding stage serves as a critical point for adjusting cultivation practices. After vegetative growth, which requires cool conditions for bud initiation, the ambient temperature is increased to 15–20 °C upon the appearance of buds, ensuring a transition to the active flowering phase within four weeks.
The condition of the buds is the primary criterion for the plant's commercial value: the floricultural standard requires a large number of unopened buds with a small number of open flowers, which guarantees a long period of decorative appeal. During cultivation, the plant is at risk of 'bud abortion' or drying, which is a physiological response to stress factors such as overheating or disruption of the substrate moisture regime.
General information about the subject — on the page Budding.
Varieties of Cineraria mentioned in the description
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