Potted Plant Selection

Plant: Peace Lily

Term: Permanent Plant

Peace Lily

• Spathiphyllum (“Mauna Loa”)• Low light requirement• White blooms last for 3 weeks to 1 month• Lightly fertilize spring & fall• Medium water – don’t let soil dry out• Propagate by division• Problems are rare• Dwarf and Standard Varieties grow from desk-

top size to 4’ tall

House Plants

• Tropical plants that adapt well to growing in containers under less than ideal conditions.

• Common Names – Used by customers

• Scientific Name – Used by growers & wholesellers

Permanent Plant

• A house plant that will live and re-bloom over a many year lifespan

• Some houseplants may be over 50 years old.

• Examples: – Peace Lily– African Violet– Christmas Cactus

Temporary Plants

• Plants that are sold at peak bloom and will not re-bloom for customers with normal care

• Usually very attractive gift plants– Examples:

• Poinsettias• Cyclamen• Garden Bulbs• Chrysanthemums

Tropical Plants

• Grow under conditions that mimic nature• Temperatures

– Protect from Freezing

• Light– Filtered light – jungle understory– Bright light – desert plants

• Water– Varies

• Humidity– Higher than most homes

This Week• Monday:

– Corsage & Corsage Reports– Clean up Design Room

• Tuesday:– School Board will visit the Greenhouse– Plant ID and house plant care

• Wednesday:– Budvases & Volleyball Flowers

• Thursday:– Houseplant care cards

• Friday– Repotting clinics