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3 02, 2020

Cymbidium Orchids… Rare Beauties

By |2019-05-27T16:14:25-07:00February 3rd, 2020|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Cymbidium Orchids… Rare Beauties

One of the most beautiful (and most expensive) orchids to use in interiorscapes is the Cymbidium orchid. Because of their expense, I always hope to get at least four weeks of bloom time out of them in an account. But sometimes that doesn't work out; in a week they are dropping all of their blooms. Do [...]

29 01, 2020

The Function of Flowers

By |2019-05-27T16:01:26-07:00January 29th, 2020|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on The Function of Flowers

Everyone loves flowers. Their beauty and fragrance have made them an important part of human culture and therefore a critical part of the interiorscape business. From the plant's point of view, however, flowers are the key to survival itself. The beauty and fragrance we enjoy are part of an elaborate advertising system which encourages pollination, assures [...]

22 01, 2020

Shine Those Winter Blues Away

By |2019-05-27T15:33:26-07:00January 22nd, 2020|Categories: Customer Service, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Shine Those Winter Blues Away

You know the feeling. After weeks of holiday glitz, (Garland, wreaths and poinsettias everywhere) all of a sudden nothing. Back to the same old plants and that same old look. Everything looks so dull and plain. Holiday decorations have been removed and the glitter, sparkle and shine is gone. Right? Not if you have started your [...]

15 01, 2020

Winter Damage

By |2019-05-26T13:24:17-07:00January 15th, 2020|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills, Seasonal & Holidays|Comments Off on Winter Damage

Winter conditions bring about a change in the interiorscape environment. Learn to recognize potential problems brought on by temperature and humidity fluctuations. Adjust your maintenance routine to accommodate the unique situations you encounter during these cold winter months. Environmental fluctuations Temperature and humidity levels in commercial buildings can fluctuate wildly during the winter. Hot, dry air [...]

10 01, 2020

VIP’s Tips and Horticultural Tidbits

By |2019-05-27T16:02:30-07:00January 10th, 2020|Categories: Plant Technician Skills|Tags: |Comments Off on VIP’s Tips and Horticultural Tidbits

Foliage plants with bright, strong colors and variegation (crotons, for instance) require warm temperatures and lots of bright sunlight to keep their markings and intense colors. Clivias need three months of dormancy or artificial drought to produce a flower bud. The bud will form about one month after normal watering is resumed. Certain flowering plants will [...]

8 01, 2020

6 Secrets To Plant Health: Part 1

By |2019-05-26T12:26:01-07:00January 8th, 2020|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on 6 Secrets To Plant Health: Part 1

Professional plant technicians develop the skills to maintain and improve plants placed in their care. They're "caretakers," not merely "plant replacers." They safeguard the client's investment and work hard to help plants flourish. To be a professional "caretaker," it is important to understand the factors that influence plant health. While many horticulturists say there are only [...]

6 01, 2020

Spotlighting… Phoenix roebelenii

By |2019-05-23T13:36:38-07:00January 6th, 2020|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Spotlighting… Phoenix roebelenii

A member of the Palmae family. Phoenix roebelenii (Fee-nix rowbuhl-LEEN-ee-eye) have gracefully arching, feathery fronds radiating from the center of sturdy trunks. Palm anatomy Palms have unique botanical features setting them apart from other interiorscape plants. Palms do not have a distinct xylem and phloem, but possess a series of vascular bundles randomly scattered throughout the [...]

1 01, 2020

Leaf Tipping

By |2020-02-13T23:49:56-08:00January 1st, 2020|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|2 Comments

Yellow leaf tips, perhaps ringed with brown...not a pretty sight. Other than full-out wilt of a plant there really is no other sign that says more clearly to us as horticultural technicians, that a plant needs our help. It is so frustrating to see brown and/or yellow tips scarring the beauty of an interior plant. They [...]

30 12, 2019

Is More Better?

By |2019-05-23T12:49:04-07:00December 30th, 2019|Categories: Customer Service, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Is More Better?

Some folks believe that more of anything is better. A bigger TV screen has its advantages. A larger car conveys status. More tools make a better workshop. Having more clothes makes some people feel better. More detergent—better? More fertilizer, more water, more pruning, more vitamins—all better? Our list of “more is better” things can be extensive. [...]

23 12, 2019

Prevent Costly Vehicle Repairs

By |2019-05-23T11:55:05-07:00December 23rd, 2019|Categories: Plant Knowledge|Comments Off on Prevent Costly Vehicle Repairs

Hey! Have you noticed? It's winter out there. The cold that's hard on you is also hard on your car. Your car needs an oil change or a tire rotation - just one more chore that can fail through the cracks. And it happens a lot. A variety of maintenance issues can be well on the [...]

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