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American Society for Horticultural Science

Optimal conditions for forcing cut pineapple lily

The authors of a new study say that bringing new types of cut flowers to market is good for consumers and the floral industry. Alicain Carlson and John Dole published a study in the October 2015 issue of HortTechnology that can help pineapple lilies gain favor with cut flower growers, and may spark interest among floral consumers.

Pineapple lily is named for the inflorescence that is lined with star-shaped florets topped with a tufts of bracts, making the flower resemble a pineapple. Blooms can last for more than a month in a vase and even longer on the plant. Carlson and Dole say pineapple lily works well as a cut flower, but more information is needed on proper production methods.

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