Effect of holding solutions on Dendrobium orchids cv. Sonia 17 for improving vase life of cut spikes was studied. In the trail using holding solutions, 8HQC (300 ppm) + 4% sucrose was best in achieving all parameters like Vase life (), Physiological loss of weight (), Days for fading of first flower (), Days for fading of last flower (), Percent bud opening per spike () and number of unopened and abscised buds per spike() on Dendrobium cut spikes cv. Sonia 17 when compared to control. | Effect of holding solutions on Dendrobium Orchids cv. Sonia 17 for improving the vase life of cut spikes
