Bess
TerminatedChrysanthemum pacificum Nakai · Pacific chrysanthemum
Andreas Niederländer
Variety traits
Drought tolerance of Ajania, gold and silver chrysanthemum, iso-giko, iso-giku
Chrysanthemum pacificum Nakai
Ajania pacifica is a drought-tolerant plant whose adaptation to moisture deficiency is ensured by anatomical features of leaf structure and their mutual shading.
In the reference 3 varieties crop Pacific chrysanthemum, where this is mentioned in the description.
The drought-tolerance mechanisms of the species include dense, white, felt-like pubescence on the underside and edges of the leaves, which prevents excessive water evaporation. Transpiration efficiency is also reduced through the formation of compact rosettes and specific leaf positioning that creates a shaded zone within the plant canopy.
The plant achieves full adaptation to arid conditions after rooting and the development of its typical architecture. Despite its high resistance to water shortage, Ajania is sensitive to waterlogging in the root zone, which requires the provision of drainage and a moderate irrigation regime with complete drying of the substrate.
General information about the subject — on the page Drought tolerance.
Varieties of Pacific chrysanthemum mentioned in the description
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