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