Performance of Anthurium (A. andreanum Lind.) in Different Bedding Materials at Two Sites in Puerto Rico

Abstract

Several native materials were evaluated as bedding materials for the growth of Anthurium at two sites in Puerto Rico. The materials were compared to peat moss for the production of cut flowers. After more than 3 years of data statistically analyzed, the results showed that materials such as cane bagasse, coffee leaf mold, wood shavings, spent ground coffee, cured coffee pulp or coffee parchment, chicken manure, tree bark, and top soil + filter press cake were as effective as peat moss for production of Anthurium flowers.