Interior Plantscaping
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Transcript of Interior Plantscaping
Interior Interior PlantscapingPlantscaping
Presented by:Debra Heitkamp
IntroductionIntroductionInterior
plantscaping is the design
installation and maintenance of interior plantings
IntroductionInterior
plantscapinginvolves the use
of tropical and subtropicalherbaceous and woody plants
The past and the present
First evidence of plants in homes 3000 years ago in China
Egypt, Greece, Rome 1970’s: plants used to organize
and decorate space Tropical and subtropical plants
have been adapted to survive in interiors of buildings
Benefits to Benefits to indoor plantingsplantings
Plants improve morale
Benefits to Indoor Plantings
Plants improve morale increase productivity and
creativity
Benefits to indoor plantings
Plants improve morale increase productivity and creativity enhance the environment
aestheticallyas an inexpensive decorating alternativeby adding warmth and color
Benefits to indoor plantings
Plants provide screens
Benefits to indoor plantings
Plants provide screens soften harsh architectural
surfaces
Benefits to indoor plantings
Plants provide screens soften harsh architectural
surfaces act as noise buffers
Benefits to indoor plantings
Plants refresh the atmosphere
Benefits to indoor plantings
Plants: refresh the atmosphere absorb harmful pollutants
+1 plant per 100 square feet+Formaldehyde, Benzene and Trichloroethylene
Plant Requirements
Light: most limiting factor to
growing plants indoors either select plant for light
levels or change light intensity to suit the plant chosen
minimum light intensity is that which permits plant to function at slightly exceeding the compensation point
Plant Requirements
Temperature: optimum
temperatures are 65 to 75 F
Plant Requirements
Temperature: optimum
temperatures are 65 to 75 F
increased temperatures increase photosynthesis and respiration
Plant Requirements
Atmosphere: drafts cause
extensive transpiration
Plant Requirements
Atmosphere: drafts cause
extensive transpiration
increase relative humidity with humidifiers in the central heating and cooling systems
Plant Requirements
Growing Medium: needs to be
porous and well drained and yet retain sufficient water for plant requirements
Plant Requirements
Growing Medium: needs to be
porous and well drained and yet retain sufficient water for plant requirements
needs to be light if there are weight restrictions
Plant Problems Environmental Cultural Pests Diseases Combination
Plant Problems Environmental
+temperature+light+humidity
Plant Problems Environmental
+temperature+light+humidity
Cultural+water levels+fertilizer levels
Plant Problems Pests
+ aphids+ mealy bugs+ spider mites+ scale+ whitefly+ nematodes
Plant Problems Diseases
+ root rot+ stem and leaf diseases
Interior Landscape Firms
Types of Interior Landscape Firms
Install and Maintain
Types of Interior Landscape Firms
Install and MaintainInstall, Maintain and Guarantee
Types of Interior Landscape Firms
Install and MaintainInstall, Maintain and Guarantee
Lease and Maintain
Types of Interior Landscape Firms
Install and MaintainInstall, Maintain and Guarantee
Lease and MaintainLong and Short-term Rental
Types of Accounts
Hotels
Types of Accounts
Shopping Malls
Types of Accounts
Offices
Types of Accounts
Residences
Important Aspects of Interior Plantscaping as
a BusinessContracts
Installation
Maintenance
Contracts Frequency and type of
maintenance
Contracts Frequency and type of
maintenance Environmental considerations
Contracts Frequency and type of
maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement
Contracts Frequency and type of
maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement Guarantee restrictions
Contracts Frequency and type of
maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement Guarantee restrictions Cancellation rights
Contracts Frequency and type of
maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement Guarantee restrictions Cancellation rights Fee
Contracts Frequency and type of
maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement Guarantee restrictions Cancellation rights Fee Insurance
Installation
Installation Lighting
Installation Lighting Heating and cooling
Installation Lighting Heating and cooling Accessibility of doors,
elevators and loading areas
Installation Lighting Heating and cooling Accessibility of doors,
elevators and loading areas Labor requirements
Installation Lighting Heating and cooling Accessibility of doors,
elevators and loading areas Labor requirements Plants: name, quantity and
sizes
Installation Lighting Heating and cooling Accessibility of doors, elevators
and loading areas Labor requirements Plants: name, quantity and sizes Installation schedule
Maintenance
Maintenance Goals:
+ low loss rate+ healthy plants+ customer satisfaction
Maintenance Maintenance technicians
+ deep interest in plants and plant health
+ eager to learn+ degree in Horticulture or
Botany+ extensive training
ConclusionInterior
plantscaping requires a love of plants and the knowledge of how they need to be nurtured and cared for.