Eustoma

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

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