Post on 14-Dec-2015
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IntroductionIntroductionInterior
plantscaping is the design
installation and maintenance of interior plantings
Introduction
Interior plantscaping
involves 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 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 soften harsh architectural
surfaces act as noise buffers
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
increased temperatures increase photosynthesis and respiration
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
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
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 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 technicians
+ deep interest in plants and plant health
+ eager to learn+ degree in Horticulture or
Botany+ extensive training