METHODS OF CULTIVATING AND PLANTING ORNAMENTAL PLANTS

CONTENT

1. Methods of Cultivating Ornamental Plants
2. Factors to be Considered in Cultivating Ornamental Plants
3. Maintenance of Ornamental Plants

Methods of Cultivating Ornamental Plants

Ornamental plants are cultivated through a number of cultural practices or methods. Some factors need to be considered.

Factors to be Considered in Cultivating Ornamental Plants

1. Choice of site
2. Planting materials
3. Method of cultivation
4. Use of prepared beds
5. Direct sowing into the soil
6. Use of nylon bags
7. Use of pots
8. Provision of shades
9. Use of loamy soil/organic manure
10. Regular watering

Sources of Planting Materials

1. Established private horticultural gardens
2. Higher institutions
3. Governmental owned botanical garden
4. Private houses and offices
5. Nigeria Institute for Horticultural Research (NIHORT)
6. From road sides and bushes

Methods of Propagation

(i) Seed or Sexual Propagation

This is the act of using seeds to produce plants which look exactly like their parents.