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Vase life of floral and vegetative stems of Costaceae(1)

MARCOS ANTONIO DA SILVA JÚNIOR(2), PETTERSON BAPTISTA DA LUZ(2)*,

CAROLINA DE FARIA CABRAL PAES PEREIRA E BARROS(2), CAROLINA MOREIRA DE MEDEIROS(2)

ABSTRACT
This study aimed to evaluate the vase life of floral and vegetative stems of Costaceae and describe their morphological characteristics.
To evaluate the vase life of floral and vegetative stems, four and six species were used, respectively. Three cutting stages were
established for floral stems. Stems were cut a few days before flower opening at stage 1, upon opening of the first flower(s)
(anthesis) at stage 2, and when floral stems showed more than 15 opened flowers at stage 3. However, only two different stages
were applied for each species. Floral stems were standardized with 50 cm in length, while vegetative stems were standardized
with 70 cm in length. The morphological characteristics determined for floral stems included diameter of the floral stem, length
of inflorescence, diameter of inflorescence and fresh mass of floral stem. For vegetative stems, we considered diameter and fresh
mass. After the first evaluation, stems were maintained at 22 ºC and 53% of humidity. The total number of post-harvest days (global
longevity) in which the quality of floral and vegetative stems was acceptable were evaluated. The highest vase life for floral stems
at stage 1 was observed for Costus woodsoni, Costus arabicus x Costus spiralis (Costus Tropicales), and Costus scaber. Hellenia
speciosa showed higher vase life at stage 3. H. speciosa showed the highest vase life and C. woodsonii the lowest values for
morphological characteristics. The vase life of vegetative stems for the six species was satisfactory. Costus scaber (orange) showed
the shortest longevity and Costus arabicus (yellow) longest longevity. Dimerocostus strobilaceus showed the highest values of
morphological characteristics, and Costus arabicus (pink) showed lowest values. Based on the results, both floral and vegetative
stems of Costaceae can be used for cutting.
Keywords: harvest stage, tropical plants, cut flowers, cut stems

RESUMO
Longevidade pós-colheita de hastes florais e vegetativas de Costaceae
Objetivou-se avaliar a longevidade pós-colheita de hastes florais e vegetativas de Costaceae e determinar as características
morfológicas das mesmas. Para avaliação da longevidade pós-colheita de hastes florais foram utilizadas quatro espécies e a
longevidade de hastes vegetativas foram utilizadas seis espécies. Para colheita das hastes florais, foi estabelecido três estádios de
corte, estádio 1: hastes florais dias antes da abertura das flores, estádio 2: hastes florais no início da abertura da (s) primeira (s) flor (es)
(antese) e estádio 3: hastes florais com mais de 15 flores abertas, entretanto só se aplicou 2 estádios diferentes para cada espécie. As
hastes florais foram padronizadas quanto ao comprimento para 50 cm, e as hastes vegetativas para 70 cm. Das hastes florais foram
determinadas as características morfológicas: diâmetro da haste floral, comprimento da inflorescência, diâmetro da inflorescência
e massa fresca da haste floral, e das hastes vegetativas: o diâmetro e massa fresca. Após as primeiras avaliações, as hastes foram
mantidas a temperatura média de 22 ºC e umidade de 53%. Foi avaliado o número total de dias (longevidade global) pós-colheita
em que as hastes florais e vegetativas apresentavam aspectos aceitáveis para uso em vasos. A maior longevidade pós-colheita para
hastes florais foi observada nas espécies Costus woodsoni, Costus arabicus x Costus spiralis (Costus Tropicais), e Costus scaber
(laranja), quando suas hastes florais foram colhidas no estádio 1. Para Hellenia speciosa o estádio 3 de colheita apresentou maior
longevidade. H. speciosa independente do estádio colhido apresentou os maiores valores e C. woodsonii os menores valores das
características morfológicas. A longevidade pós-colheita das hastes vegetativas das seis espécies foi satisfatória, onde Costus scaber
(laranja) apresentou menor longevidade e Costus arabicus (amarelo) a maior longevidade. Dimerocostus strobilaceus apresentou
os maiores valores e Costus arabicus (rosa) os menores valores das características morfológicas. Tanto as hastes florais quanto as
vegetativas de Costus podem ser empregadas para corte.
Palavras-chave: Estádio de colheita, plantas tropicais, flores de corte, hastes de corte.

DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.14295/oh.v24i4.1220
(1)
Received in 18/05/2018 and accepted in 10/08/2018
(2)
Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso (UNEMAT), Cáceres-MT, Brazil. *Corresponding author: [email protected]
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1. INTRODUCTION to evaluate the vase life of Costaceae floral and vegetative

stems at three different harvesting stages to determine
The flowers and ornamental plants market is divided distinct morphological characteristics in the context of
by sectors, such as cut flowers and foliage, potted plants, vase life.
and plants for landscaping and gardening (JUNQUEIRA
and PEETZ, 2010, 2014). Cut foliage, or foliated branches, 2. MATERIAL AND METHODS
comprise a set of several materials, such as leaves, foliage,
pseudocaule, branches, stems or branches without flowers, The species examined were Costus woodsoni, Costus
that exhibit ornamental attributes (OSHIRO et al., 2001; pictus, Hellinia speciosa, Dimerocostus strobilaceus sub.
CIOTTA and NUNES, 2012). Cut flowers are flowers, strobilaceus, the natural hybrid Costus arabicus x Costus
flower buds or inflorescences that may be accompanied by spiralis (Costus Tropicales), Costus spiralis (red) and
accessories, such as stem and leaves (DAIT, 2015). Costus scaber (orange). The color in parentheses is used to
The harvest stage is very important for cut flowers since distinguish species in the Germplasm Active Bank (GAB).
it is directly related to the extension and conservation of Plants were obtained from the GAB of the State University
their quality (DIAS-TAGLIACOZZO, 2004). The harvest of Mato Grosso-UNEMAT, Campus of Cáceres, and were
stage of flowers also depends on the market and differs cultivated for a year and two months in full sunlight.
among species. For example, in the Marantaceae family, The floral and vegetative stems of Costaceae were
inflorescences have different harvest stages according harvested by pruning at the soil level, followed by transport
to species (LAMAS, 2014). Beehive ginger (Zingiber to the laboratory in the morning. Three cutting stages were
spectabile) can be harvested with younger flowers and established for floral stems. Stems were cut a few days
stems with yellow bracts showing excellent vase life, or before flower opening at stage 1, upon opening of the
older inflorescences of bracts with reddish color, even first flower(s) (anthesis) at stage 2, and when floral stems
though this harvest of Beehive ginger will have lower vase showed more than 15 opened flowers at stage 3. However,
life (ALMEIDA et al., 2014). Orchid cut flowers must be only two different stages were applied for each species.
harvested with fully open flowers, preventing premature Costus woodsoni, Costus arabicus x Costus spiralis
wilting and guaranteeing that the blooms will be open (Costus Tropicales), and Costus scaber (orange) were
(PIVETTA et al., 2012). harvested at stages 1 and 2 and Hellinia speciosa at stages
Among the tropical ornamental plants used in 2 and 3. Floral stems harvested at stage 3 had the flowers
floriculture, species of the family Cactaceae have been and flower buds of the inflorescences removed, leaving
more frequently found in the marketplace. These plants only the bracts.
can be used as cut flowers or foliage, potted plants, or as Morphological characteristics evaluated for floral
landscape and garden plants (CASTRO et al., 2011). The stems included 1) diameter of floral stem (mm) of 50 cm
main characteristics of Costaceae are the presence of spiral measured from the basal part of the stems, 2) inflorescence
branches, leaves with spiral phyllotaxy and rhizomatous length (mm) on longitudinal direction, 3) inflorescence
stem. Stems and leaves may show distinctive green diameter (mm) in the middle, and 4) fresh mass of floral
patterns. The species are flowering plants with spike-type stem (g) without leaves and standardized to 50 cm.
inflorescences that initiate at the end of a branch with or The standardized and leafless floral stems (Figure 1)
without leaves and rarely on leaf axils (Monocostus). The were cleaned with water and neutral soap and immersed in
bracts with flowers inside form the inflorescences. The water for 30 minutes to remove field heat. After this period,
color of the bracts and flowers are diverse and attractive stems were transferred to a 500 ml glass container with tap
(COSTA et al., 2011). water in a laboratory environment under 22.6 ± 0.83 oC and
Few studies have reported on the harvest stage of 53.8% ± 09.05% of humidity. The base of the stems was
Costaceae inflorescences and the species with potential immersed in water (11 cm), and the water in the flasks was
for cut flower or cutting stem. Therefore, this study aimed changed every two days.

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Figure 1. Two stages of inflorescence harvesting of four Costaceae species/accesses used in the experiment: C. arabicus
x C. spiralis (Tropical Costus); stage 1 (A) and stage 2 (B), C. woodsonii; stage 1 (C) and stage 2 (D), C. scaber
(orange); stage 1 (E) and stage 2 (F) and H. speciosa; stage 1 (G) and stage 2 (H).
1(C) e estágio 2 (D), C. scaber (laranja); estágio 1 (E) e estágio 2(F) e H. speciosa; estágio 1 (G) e estágio 2 (H).

Evaluation of vase life (days) was performed every two of 1,000 mL glass containers. The senescence parameters
days, analyzing the senescence for the floral stems from analyzed for vegetative stems were striae, wilt, color loss,
cutting to disposal. The senescence parameters analyzed firmness, yellowing, desiccation and necrosis.
were wilt, loss of color and brightness, spots, yellowing, The experimental design used for post-harvest
desiccation of bracts and necrosis. The species used for evaluation of cut flowers and cut stems was completely
vase life evaluation of vegetative stem were Costus pictus, randomized with 3 replicates containing 5 floral or
Costus spiralis (red), Costus scaber (orange), Dimerocostus vegetative stems per replicate with means and standard
strobilaceus and Hellinia speciosa. The species were deviation (±) of the values.
selected based on ornamental characteristics stated by
Castro et al. (2012), such as straightness and hardness of 3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
stem over 50 cm in length and color.
Vegetative stems with excellent form and no injuries Floral cutting stems
were harvested in the field and evaluated for the following The highest vase life was observed for C. woodsoni,
morphological characteristics: 1) diameter of stem (mm) C. scaber (orange) and C. arabicus x C. spiralis (Costus
measured at the base and 2) fresh mass of vegetative stem Tropicales) when their inflorescences were harvested at
(standardized to 70 cm). Subsequently, the vegetative stems stage 1, the earliest stage a few days before flower opening,
were subjected to standardization by the same treatments and the average vase life was 9, 9 and 8 days, respectively
as those used for floral stems, only differing by the use (Table 1).

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Table 1. Post-harvest vase life of four species/accessions of Costaceae harvested in two stages.

Fresh
Diameter of flower Length of
Vase Life Inflorescence standardized
Species stems standardized inflorescences
(days) diameter (mm) mass of floral
(mm) (mm)
stems (g)

Estágio de colheita 1
C. arabicus x C.
24.90
spiralis (Costus 8.13 10.99 56.03 51.42
Tropicales)
C. woodsonii 9.93 9.73 42.82 17.50 35.07
C. scaber (orange) 9 11.80 46.01 22.19 56.19
H. speciosa 4 12.43 62.43 44.74 69.20
Estágio de colheita 2
C. arabicus x C.
spiralis (Costus 4 11.51 60.52 28.85 61.77
Tropicales)
C. woodsonii 4 9.22 49.271 19.781 36.39
C. scaber (orange) 4 11.65 54.74 25.78 64.65
H. speciosa 9 12.43 73.59 48.28 68.77

The floral stems of H. speciosa harvested at stage 3 scarce, producers are doing their own post-harvest tests in
had a vase life of 9 days, while C. woodsoni, C. scaber order to find the best stage(s) for commercialization and
(orange), C. arabicus x C. spiralis (Costus Tropicales) and market acceptance.
H. speciosa harvested at stage 2 had a vase life of 4 days. The poor durability of C. woodsoni, C. scaber (orange),
Costaceae species are recommended as cut flowers if they C. arabicus x C. spiralis (Costus Tropicales) and H. speciosa
have five days or more of vase life (Castro et al., 2012); inflorescences harvested at stage 2 is probably related to
consequently, all species studied can be used as cut flowers the retention of flowers into the bracts. These flowers start
at one of three harvest stages. Studies with tropical flowers, to decompose, giving the inflorescences an unpleasant
such as that of Dias et al. (2013), evaluating strelitzia appearance, and as this process advances, the bracts
(Strelitzia reginae); Carneiro et al. (2014), evaluating torch become dark and have a burned appearance. Inflorescences
ginger (Etlingera elatior); or Castro et al. (2014) and Sales of C. woodsoni, C. scaber (orange), C. arabicus x C.
et al. (2015), evaluating calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica), spiralis (Costus Tropicales) and H. speciosa on the day of
all reported the observation that flower stems harvested harvest showed an optimal appearance. Two days later, the
at earlier stages had greater vase life. However, Dias and inflorescences still had acceptable quality with two to three
Castro (2009) did not report vase life differences between flowers adhered to the inflorescence. At four days post-
harvest stages for torch ginger (Zingiber spectabile). cutting, the second evaluation found deterioration of the
Costaceae can be harvested at different flowering stages, flowers in inflorescences. Consequently, the floral stems
either early or more developed, depending on the species. were discarded, even if the stems still had an acceptable
Species with juxtaposed and imbricated bracts should be characteristic color on most of the bracts. However, due to
harvested later on during full development, but all species the potential of the species as a cut flower, the requirement to
must be harvested without damage, healthy and without remove the flowers of inflorescences is not an impediment
signs of senescence (CASTRO et al., 2012). to use these species as cut flower (CASTRO et al., 2011). It
Tapeinochilos ananassae is the only Costaceae is also important to note that the characteristic of retaining
with standardized cut flower stage cited in literature. flowers in the inflorescences does not occur in all Costaceae
Tapeinochilos ananassae inflorescences are classified as species. As shown by Castro et al. (2011), only two of 12
Type A with inflorescences having the same length and species studied exhibited flowers constrained to the bracts
diameter, intense red color, pseudocaule above 40 cm, after senescence. This characteristic does not exclude the
and diameter > 1 cm, or Type B with pseudocaule smaller use of these species as cut flowers, especially if they have
than 40 cm and diameter < 1 cm (LOGES et al., 2005). good productivity, high durability and market acceptance.
Loges et al. (2005) reported that Costus barbatus, Costus Studies in breeding programs and new techniques should
speciosus, Costus scaber, Costus stenophyllus and Costus be directed towards these species in order to overcome this
spicatus should be harvested with an 80 cm stem. Since characteristic. Cut flowers harvested early in the opening
information about the harvest stage of tropical flowers is of the flowers with flower retention characteristic may be

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used for short-lived floral decoration. When Costaceae H. speciosa showed the largest floral stem diameter,
inflorescences are harvested with open flowers, additional while the smallest stem diameter was observed for C.
care should be taken to prevent mechanical damage, which woodsonii. As expected, all species harvested at stage 1
would depreciate their quality, essentially because these displayed smaller length and diameter of inflorescences. H.
beautiful flowers are very delicate, especially the bigger speciosa harvested at stage 3 had the longest inflorescences,
ones like H. speciosa. After inflorescences are discarded and C. woodsonii harvested at stage 1 had the smallest
4 to 5 days after harvest, we observed that C. arabicus x inflorescences. Inflorescence length for Costaceae cut
C. spiralis (Costus Tropicales) and H. speciosa no longer flowers must be between 4 and 20 cm (CASTRO et al.,
opened their flower buds, while C. woodsoni and C. scaber 2012); consequently, all the studied species not considering
(orange) continued to open their flowers 4 to 5 days after the harvesting stage are within the recommended size for
being discarded, but the flowers were smaller. cut flower.
The main signs of senescence for C. woodsoni, C. scaber The variable standard fresh mass of the floral stem is
(orange), and C. arabicus x C. spiralis (tropical costus) very important, mainly for transportation. H. speciosa had
harvested at stage 1 were yellowing of stems and spots on stems with most fresh mass, while C. woodsonii had the
bracts. H. speciosa at stage 1 showed darkening of stem and least fresh mass. According to Castro et al. (2012), floral
bracts. These species showed characteristic flower retention stems have to be light, i.e., between 30 and 250 grams, in
on bracts. The stems of all species from harvest to disposal consideration of transportation cost. Thus, all species in the
were straight, firm and resistant with no occurrence of tipping present study meet this requirement.
or distortion. According to Stumpf et al. (2008), firmness of
stem is a key feature for handling and transporting where Vegetative cutting stems
there is no requirement for artificial support. C. arabicus (yellow) showed the longest vase life with
Flowers harvested very early or later may have reduced 30 days, while C. scaber (orange) had the shortest vase life
vase life, producing losses to the producer and low with 10 days (Table 2). According to Castro et al. (2012), a
quality. Thus, cut flowers should be harvested prior to full vegetative stem must have a vase life longer than 10 days
development to have greater longevity, while, at the same to be used as a cut stem. Even though C. scaber (orange)
time, recognizing the characteristics of each species, the had the shortest vase life, it could be used as decoration for
distance to market and consumer preference (DIAS, 2016). short to medium periods.

Table 2. Post-harvest vase life of vegetative stems of six species/accessions of Costaceae.

Accessions Vase Life (days) Diameter of stem (mm) Fresh mass standardized (g)

C. arabicus (pink) 30 10.97 45.60

D. strobilaceus 21 21.71 159.72

C. pictus 21.70 13.85 68.35

C. spiralis (red) 12.26 15.38 95.66

C. scaber (orange) 10.52 16.20 90.16

H. speciosa 18.25 20.65 137.94

Evaluating the vase life of Costus stenophyllus stems their use in different arrangements and floral compositions.
at 21 °C, Souza et al. (2013) observed that the stems had a Stems of the six studied species showed different colors
vase life of 60 days. Another important characteristic shown and adornments of green, gray, brown and purple. These
by the cut stems was the firmness from harvest to discard. cut stems are very distinct if compared to the traditional
According to Stumpf et al. (2008), this characteristic allows cutting stems and very attractive (Figure 2).

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Figure 2. Vegetative stems of six Costaceae species/accessions used in the experiment. A - C. spiralis (red), B -
C. pictus, C - C. arabicus (pink), D - C. scaber (orange), E- D. strobilaceus and F - H. speciosa.

The flower market is always looking for new products, In the past, the production of cut foliage and stems was not
such as new colors and shapes. H. speciosa and D. relevant because this activity was an extractive practice. To
strobilaceus cut stems changed their colors during the use Costaceae for cut stems, Castro et al. (2012) recommend
experiment, turning parts of the stems from green to gray. that stems be straight and firm and that stems be longer than
The stems of H. speciosa had a pinkish-gray color, and D. 50 cm in length and at least 2 cm in diameter. All studied
strobilaceus stems had a gray color with brown spots. Since species here meet the first three requirements; however,
these stems had a good ornamental appearance, they were only two species showed diameters > 2 cm.
maintained after the color change. According to Stumpf et C. arabicus (pink) had the smallest diameter with 10.97
al. (2008), gray is a neutral color and very suitable for floral mm, while D. strobilaceus had the largest diameter with
art in combination with several colors. 21.71 mm. H. speciosa and D. strobilaceus were the species
The senescence of the cut stems was characterized by with a diameter of 2 cm. However, this is not a limiting factor
desiccation of the apex. Other signs of senescence were since other ornamental species have smaller diameters and
specific to each species. The end of the C. arabicus stem are still very marketable. C. arabicus (pink) had the smallest
where it was not covered by fiber changed from green to diameter and greatest vase life; thus, a smaller diameter does
yellow and was excluded. C. pictus stems wilted at the end not tend to delay vase life. Fresh mass analyses showed that
of the experiment, and some stems that reached 20 days C. arabicus (pink) had lighter stems at 45.06 g and that D.
of vase life had to be discarded owing to the emission of strobilaceus had heavier stems at 159.72 g.
roots and shoots. The green part of the C. scaber (orange)
stem turns to yellow, and the C. spiralis (red) stem changes 4. CONCLUSIONS
color from red to pink and was discarded at this stage. H.
speciosa and D. strobilaceus stems changed their colors Stage 1 provides a longer vase life for C. woodsoni,
and showed colored stripes. The stems were discarded C. scaber (orange), and C. arabicus x C. spiralis (Costus
when the end of stems faded, decreased in diameter, and Tropicales) floral stems, while stage 3 provides longer
the base of the stem became dark. vase life for H. speciosa. H. speciosa having the highest
The production of cut stems started in the early 2000s, values of morphological characteristics and C. woodsonii
and since then, production has increased every year and is the lowest values. Vase life of the vegetative stems of all
highly sought for arrangements (PADILHA et al., 2017). species/accessions is satisfactory. C. scaber (orange) has

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