Potential use of succulents grown on Kozan castle rocks in vertical gardens
Abstract
The aim of this study is to determine growth and development of Rosularia libanotica (Labill.) Muirhead and Sedum sediforme (Jacq.) Pau in vertical garden settings considering their growing conditions under shallow soils and unfavourable environments (sunny, shady, windy, etc). In addition, the ability of these species to regenerate themselves has been put forward and suggestions have been made for their use in vertical gardens, which can be created especially in urban areas against climate change. Plants collected from Kozan castle were planted into benches, within the greenhouse, and then transplanted into vertical gardens prepared in the open area and in the green house. Experimental design was complete randomized with 3 replications. Each replication included 24 each of R. libanotica and Sedum compressum of 24 plants and 48 of S. sediforme. In addition to vertical garden, propagation of R. libanotica and S. compressum species in 3 different growing media; peat, volcanic ash and equal mixture of them were studied. Result showed that R. libanotica and S. sediforme were found suitable for use in vertical gardens based on their rapid establishment and growth, vertical and horizontal coverage ability.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Agricultural Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Damla Şenol
This is me
ÇUKUROVA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ZİRAAT FAKÜLTESİ, PEYZAJ MİMARLIĞI BÖLÜMÜ
Türkiye
Zerrin Söğüt
ÇUKUROVA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ZİRAAT FAKÜLTESİ, PEYZAJ MİMARLIĞI BÖLÜMÜ
Türkiye
Publication Date
April 4, 2017
Submission Date
April 11, 2017
Acceptance Date
February 13, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 30 Number: 1
