| dc.description.abstract | Lisianthus is an annual ornamental plants, that comes from subtropical countries, Southern of United States, Mexico, Caribbean and Northern of South America. In Indonesia, Lisianthus has not well known yet by the public. However, the characteristics of this plant has the advantage, especially as an ornamental plant. Lisianthus has unique flower with attractive colors and has a high selling price. Lisianthus as cut flowers has good development prospects in Indonesia. PT.Saung Mirwan is one of horticulture company that produces lisianthus as cut flowers. The apprentice was started on February until June in PT. Saung Mirwan, Megamendung, Bogor, West Java. The student worked as daily employee, assistant of head subdivision, and assistant of head division. This activity was learning how to manage and cultivate Lisianthus, so that the activities in the nursery and field, harvest, post harvest treatment until lisianthus sold to consumer could be produced with good quality. The problems that found in field were many rosette plants, pests and diseases,and not optimal environment conditions for the gowth of lisianthus. Improvements to the cultivation technique, workers skill development, and increase network is needed for better production. | en |
