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Interior Plantscaping Presented by: Debra Heitkamp
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Introduction Interior plantscaping is the design installation and maintenance of interior plantings
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Introduction Interior plantscaping involves the use of tropical and subtropical herbaceous and woody plants
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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
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Benefits to plantings Benefits to indoor plantings Plants improve morale
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Benefits to Indoor Plantings Plants improve morale increase productivity and creativity
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Benefits to indoor plantings Plants improve morale increase productivity and creativity enhance the environment aesthetically as an inexpensive decorating alternative by adding warmth and color
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Benefits to indoor plantings Plants provide screens
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Benefits to indoor plantings Plants provide screens soften harsh architectural surfaces
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Benefits to indoor plantings Plants provide screens soften harsh architectural surfaces act as noise buffers
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Benefits to indoor plantings Plants refresh the atmosphere
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Benefits to indoor plantings Plants: refresh the atmosphere absorb harmful pollutants +1 plant per 100 square feet +Formaldehyde, Benzene and Trichloroethylene
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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
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Plant Requirements Temperature: optimum temperatures are 65 to 75 F
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Plant Requirements Temperature: optimum temperatures are 65 to 75 F increased temperatures increase photosynthesis and respiration
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Plant Requirements Atmosphere: drafts cause extensive transpiration
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Plant Requirements Atmosphere: drafts cause extensive transpiration increase relative humidity with humidifiers in the central heating and cooling systems
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Plant Requirements Growing Medium: needs to be porous and well drained and yet retain sufficient water for plant requirements
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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
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Plant Problems Environmental Cultural Pests Diseases Combination
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Plant Problems Environmental +temperature +light +humidity
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Plant Problems Environmental +temperature +light +humidity Cultural +water levels +fertilizer levels
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Plant Problems Pests + aphids + mealy bugs + spider mites + scale + whitefly + nematodes
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Plant Problems Diseases + root rot + stem and leaf diseases
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Interior Landscape Firms
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Types of Interior Landscape Firms Install and Maintain
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Types of Interior Landscape Firms Install and Maintain Install, Maintain and Guarantee
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Types of Interior Landscape Firms Install and Maintain Install, Maintain and Guarantee Lease and Maintain
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Types of Interior Landscape Firms Install and Maintain Install, Maintain and Guarantee Lease and Maintain Long and Short-term Rental
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Types of Accounts Hotels
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Types of Accounts Shopping Malls
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Types of Accounts Offices
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Types of Accounts Residences
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Important Aspects of Interior Plantscaping as a Business Contracts Installation Maintenance
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Contracts Frequency and type of maintenance
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Contracts Frequency and type of maintenance Environmental considerations
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Contracts Frequency and type of maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement
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Contracts Frequency and type of maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement Guarantee restrictions
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Contracts Frequency and type of maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement Guarantee restrictions Cancellation rights
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Contracts Frequency and type of maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement Guarantee restrictions Cancellation rights Fee
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Contracts Frequency and type of maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement Guarantee restrictions Cancellation rights Fee Insurance
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Installation
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Lighting
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Installation Lighting Heating and cooling
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Installation Lighting Heating and cooling Accessibility of doors, elevators and loading areas
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Installation Lighting Heating and cooling Accessibility of doors, elevators and loading areas Labor requirements
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Installation Lighting Heating and cooling Accessibility of doors, elevators and loading areas Labor requirements Plants: name, quantity and sizes
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Installation Lighting Heating and cooling Accessibility of doors, elevators and loading areas Labor requirements Plants: name, quantity and sizes Installation schedule
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Maintenance
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Goals: + low loss rate + healthy plants + customer satisfaction
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Maintenance Maintenance technicians + deep interest in plants and plant health + eager to learn + degree in Horticulture or Botany + extensive training
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Conclusion Interior plantscaping requires a love of plants and the knowledge of how they need to be nurtured and cared for.
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