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Plant Knowledge – Page 18 – Tropical Plant Technician

Plant Knowledge

28 11, 2018

4 Blooming Holiday Plants

By |2018-11-26T11:05:24-08:00November 28th, 2018|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on 4 Blooming Holiday Plants

There are many beautiful blooms to use in your holiday arrangements Poinsettias may be the most common holiday bloomer, but there are also many other beautiful bloomers to add into the festive decorations. Amaryllis are stunning. With a large inflorescence standing tall above the crowd, they are glorious bulbs are wonderful additions to your [...]

26 11, 2018

Ask an Interior Plant Technician

By |2018-11-26T10:34:54-08:00November 26th, 2018|Categories: Budget & Revenue, Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Ask an Interior Plant Technician

Why do poinsettias turn red? Our clients see us as plant experts who know everything - they lay in wait for our visit to ask us a pressing question about a plant in their home garden. As customer service agents for our companies and for the horticulture industry, we are frequently called upon to [...]

22 11, 2018

Plant Spotlight – Poinsettias

By |2019-04-29T12:17:03-07:00November 22nd, 2018|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills, Sample Articles|Tags: |Comments Off on Plant Spotlight – Poinsettias

Those colorful leaves are called bracts Indeed the bright cheery image of poinsettias has become an integral part of the holiday season for most Americans. Native to Mexico, Euphorbia pulcherrima, commonly called poinsettia, is a succulent and needs plenty of strong light to flourish. In production, 6000 foot-candles are needed to grow a strong plant. [...]

20 11, 2018

The Holiday Survival Guide

By |2018-11-19T01:34:44-08:00November 20th, 2018|Categories: Customer Service, Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on The Holiday Survival Guide

Don't be stressed before the holidays, plan ahead and get organized! The key to surviving the holidays is good planning. Before all the decorations go up and the poinsettias go in, take a look around and assess what work needs to be done on your accounts. Are there replacements that need to be made? [...]

14 11, 2018

4 Customer Service Basics

By |2018-11-11T17:57:35-08:00November 14th, 2018|Categories: Budget & Revenue, Customer Service, Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on 4 Customer Service Basics

It's important to know what your clients need just like you do your plants Good interiorscape service requires us to pay close attention to the customers in each account. We may love to know about the physiology of the plants (and indeed that will help us do our job better) or what kind of [...]

12 11, 2018

Tips for Staying Injury Free

By |2018-11-11T17:56:08-08:00November 12th, 2018|Categories: Budget & Revenue, Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Tips for Staying Injury Free

Clothing and Gear Lift tall plants like Podocarpus very carefully to avoid injury Wear appropriate clothing and footwear with non-skid soles. Never wear open toed shoes. Use recommended protective gear for the job---goggles when pruning plants with jagged or pointed leaves, gloves for handling plants with spines, a scabbard for pruners and scissors and [...]

7 11, 2018

4 Ways to Prepare for the Holidays

By |2018-11-05T10:51:18-08:00November 7th, 2018|Categories: Budget & Revenue, Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills, Sample Articles|Comments Off on 4 Ways to Prepare for the Holidays

Poinsettias are a sure sign that the holiday season is here! Are you ready for the busy holiday season that’s just around the corner? Once Thanksgiving arrives there is usually NO time for any “extras” so better get the projects done and out of the way now! Review the following guidelines to stay on track [...]

31 10, 2018

The Three M’s of Autumn

By |2018-08-03T15:17:20-07:00October 31st, 2018|Categories: Budget & Revenue, Plant Knowledge, Plant Pests, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on The Three M’s of Autumn

Assess your interior plants for the 3Ms - mold, mildew and mushrooms As our days become cooler and damper, we are likely to begin to see more evidence of molds, mildews and mushrooms growing on our plants. I call these, The Three M’s of Autumn. The three M’s occur when conditions are cool and [...]

29 10, 2018

Plant Spotlight – Dracaena arborea

By |2018-10-24T16:54:31-07:00October 29th, 2018|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Plant Spotlight – Dracaena arborea

Dracaena arborea Dragon Tree, Arborea, Dragon’s Blood Tree…whatever name you call it, this is a magnificent plant. With a crown of long, tender leaves and a short stem, and coral roots, it’s not a real tree but a giant lily. All Dracaenas are woody members of the Lily family mostly from Africa and the [...]

22 10, 2018

Why is Indoor Air Quality Important?

By |2018-10-20T17:21:26-07:00October 22nd, 2018|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Why is Indoor Air Quality Important?

Sansevieria trifasciata filters the air and improves indoor air quality The Environmental Protection Agency lists poor indoor air quality as one of the top five greatest risks to public health. Indoor air quality is a major concern to businesses, building managers, tenants and employees because it can impact the health, comfort, well being and [...]

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