Eustoma Latest News
Recently, the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), a research arm of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has achieved a breakthrough by cultivating Eustoma flower in Odisha.
About Eustoma
- It is commonly known as Lisianthus or Prairie Gentian or Texas Bluebell.
- It is a perennial herbaceous ornamental species that is used as a cut flower and is among the top ten popular cut flowers globally.
- The plant originates from the grasslands of North America.
- Features: It is admired for its wide colour range, long vase life and suitability for cut flowers and potted plants.
- Because of its enormous rose‐like blossoms, long stems and extended vase life, its sales have increased dramatically in recent years, earning it the title of ‘next rose’.
- Habitat: It typically grows in grasslands and disturbed areas, thriving in warm climates.
- Soil Required: Well drain, moisture-retentive soil and garden compost or well-rotted manure.
- It is native to Mexico, southern USA, Caribbean, and northern South America.
- It has a great cosmopolitan demand mainly for its large and attractive flowers, long and hard stem, wide range of colors.
Source: TH
Eustoma FAQs
Q1: Where is CSIR's headquarters located?
Ans: New Delhi
Q2: What are herbaceous ornamental plants?
Ans: Herbaceous ornamentals are plants that have flexible stems and die back to the ground each year.
