Post on 14-Apr-2017
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Introduction to Horticulture
Plant: African Violet
Term: Acclimation
African Violet – Saintpaulia• Perennial short leaves on short stems – may be
fuzzy• Flowers pink, purple, white, salmon• Temp: 60 -75• Bright indirect light
– Can tolerate low light periodically• Keep soil evenly moist• Don’t let the leaves get wet• Feed monthly, spring – fall• Propagate by division & leaf cutting• Pests: Mealy bugs, mites & aphids
Kalanchoe
• Succulent• Red or pink flowers• Temp 50-75• Bright Sunlight• Drench and then let dry to barely moist before
watering again• Fertilize twice a year: Spring & Summer• Propagate by seeds & leaf or stem cuttings• Pests: Scale, aphids, mealy bugs• Need short days (6 weeks) to flower
Acclimation
• A time period for plants to adjust from the high light, fertilizer, and humidity levels in the greenhouse to the lower levels of retail stores and homes.
Indoor Plant Pests
• Mealy bugs– Suck plant sap– Check underneath
leaves and in folds of new leaves
– Control by wiping off with cotton swap in alcohol or with insecticidal soap
– Ladybugs (lady beetles)
Scale• Small (1/8 “ long) insects that
attach themselves to leaves and stems
• Females are smooth and look like pale green or brown “bumps”
• Males are winged and rarely seen.• They pierce leaves and stems to
feed on plant juices• Control with insecticidal soaps and
Ladybugs
Other pests
• Whiteflies • Thrips
Biological Control
Powdery Mildew
• Problem for African Violet, Begonia, and Jade Plants
• Prevent with good air circulation, avoid wetting leaves
• Control by applying fungicides
Care Cards
• House Plant Name• Genus• Water requirements:
• Light Requirements
• Special Needs or Potential Problems
Job Interviews
• After the application, the interview is the next step in employment
• Can be formal or informal depending on the hiring manager
Important Items
• Be on time• Dress neatly and appropriately• Have questions for the employer not
related to vacation & wages• Have answers ready about interests, skills,
and education• Always keep in mind how your answer will
sound from the employers viewpoint.
Videos
• Right and wrong example• List 6 things she did wrong
• Don’t make these mistakes
Interiorscape
• Front Hall Entrance to school• Measure Light• Select Plants• Design Plantings – use same design
principles as landscape design