Evaluación agronómica de cinco tipos de especies ornamentales en jardinería vertical implementados en ambientes interiores en zonas urbanas del cantón Riobamba

Abstract

This investigation aimed to agronomically evaluate five types of ornamental species in vertical gardening in indoor environments in urban areas of Riobamba canton. The five ornamental species used were: lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), baby’s tears (Soleirolia soleirolii), polka dot plant pink (Hypoestes phyllostachya), duranta lemon (Duranta repens L.) and stardust bush (Cuphea hyssopifolia). It was carried out in a house located in Riobamba city, Davalos Market, in an area of 5,776 m2, with a structure of 2.4 m long and 2.4 m high. Five treatments were applied, each with 15 plants and three replications, the variables evaluated were the acclimatization of the ornamental species at 15 and 30 days after transplanting, the height of the ornamental species 0, 15 and 30 days after transplanting, the strength at 0, 15, and 30 days after transplanting and the cost accounting, 15 plants were selected as a sample for each variable. As for the economic analysis the variable costs and fixed costs were considered to determine the total cost of production of the vertical garden. The total cost of production of this vertical garden was $1552, with $671 in variable costs and $787.6 for fixed costs. The lowest budget ornamental species were the Soleirolia soleirolii and Cuphea hyssopifolia treatments at $1562 respectively. This study provides information on the agronomic performance and costs associated with the cultivation of these ornamental species, which may be useful to growers and landscape designers.