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Photoperiod, irradiance, and temperature influence flowering of Hamelia patens (Texas firebush)
Author(s): A. M. Armitage
Month: Apr
Year: 1995
Publication Type: Article
Journal: HortScience
Journal Link: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 30
Issue: 2
Pages: 255-256
Article Topic(s): Light, Phenology
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Hamelia patens (Scarletbush),
Abstract
The effects of photoperiod and temperature on Hamelia patens flower development. At 25C, plants require 12-16 hour photoperiods. Low light delayed flowering as did cultivating plants at 20C compared to 25C and 30C.Suggested Citation
A. M. Armitage. "Photoperiod, irradiance, and temperature influence flowering of Hamelia patens (Texas firebush)." HortScience 30.2 (1995): 255-256.Go back