Abstract:
In the present era of eco-consciousness, use of natural products have become the premier choice for interior decoration. Dry foliage can be used as filler element and give bold effect in floral arrangements. Dehydration techniques are exploited for dehydrating promising color and shape of flowers and foliage for commercial utilization. However, dehydration techniques of foliage have not been fully exploited in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the present experiment was conducted with an objective of studying the efficacy of different dehydration techniques on preservation of selected ornamental foliage species viz.
