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Plant Technician Skills – Page 14 – Tropical Plant Technician

Plant Technician Skills

31 07, 2019

The Function of Leaves

By |2019-04-18T14:20:24-07:00July 31st, 2019|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on The Function of Leaves

During your early days of horticulture, you may not see all of the differences in the leaves of plants, but as you mature in the field you begin to notice them more and more. Some leaves are small and hairy while many are large and flat. Why are there so many shapes, sizes, colors and textures? [...]

29 07, 2019

Know Your Growing Media

By |2019-04-18T13:24:24-07:00July 29th, 2019|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Know Your Growing Media

The media interiorscape plants are grown in varies from grower to grower and plant to plant. Each specialized mix differs in its water-holding capacity, ability to retain nutrients and rate of decomposition. Recognizing the amendments in the mix helps you understand the impact media has on the health of the plants in your care. Basic functions [...]

24 07, 2019

Becoming a Watering Expert

By |2019-04-18T11:22:59-07:00July 24th, 2019|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills, Tip of the Month|Comments Off on Becoming a Watering Expert

Water has a special property. Its molecules stay together in lumps and attach to each other, and when lumped together, they form anything between puddles to our rivers and oceans. Plant roots tap into these grouped molecules in the soil and drink. What many people (and even some plant technicians) do not know though, is that [...]

22 07, 2019

That’s Just the Way the Plant Leans

By |2019-04-10T11:29:38-07:00July 22nd, 2019|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on That’s Just the Way the Plant Leans

Ever notice plants listing towards a window or light source? The entire plant strains in one direction. They look as if they are "looking out the window" or perhaps listing like a boat that is unbalanced. If not corrected a boat may sink. A plant that is listing will continue to grow lopsided, look unattractive and [...]

17 07, 2019

Diseases in the Interiorscape: Part 2

By |2019-04-09T16:08:29-07:00July 17th, 2019|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Diseases in the Interiorscape: Part 2

Noninfectious Disease Agents Some of the most difficult diseases to diagnose are caused by noninfectious (abiotic) agents. Abiotic symptoms can be non-specific and are often similar to symptoms associated with infectious diseases. Plants weakened by noninfectious agents may develop secondary infections which further confuses the diagnosis. Disease-Causing Factors Noninfectious diseases develop due to the presence or [...]

15 07, 2019

Diseases in the Interiorscape: Part 1

By |2019-04-09T16:08:53-07:00July 15th, 2019|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Diseases in the Interiorscape: Part 1

Infectious Plant Pathogens The interiorscape is a foreign environment for most tropical plants. Providing them with the proper moisture, nutrition and environmental conditions for optimum health is a constant balancing act. Plants weakened by improper care or incorrect environmental conditions can develop diseases. Defining Plant Disease Plant disease affects plants in two ways: it interferes with [...]

10 07, 2019

It’s time… Summertime!

By |2019-04-09T14:11:50-07:00July 10th, 2019|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on It’s time… Summertime!

Summer's heat is upon us and our containerized exterior plants need lots and lots of water to keep them growing and looking their best. If they should go too dry between waterings they will develop that lackluster, stressed look that is most unprofessional. It's time to water heavily and frequently on those outdoor pots. Hydretain [...]

8 07, 2019

Spotlighting: Cactus

By |2019-04-02T16:44:42-07:00July 8th, 2019|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills, Tip of the Month|Comments Off on Spotlighting: Cactus

Cacti are a fascinating group of enchanting plants making beautiful standalone pieces in the interiorscape, particularly in areas with a lot of light. Its popularity with interiorscapers is due to its no-nonsense "leave-me-alone-and give-me-maximum-light" qualities. Cactus will survive for many years with very little care even in buildings with wide temperature extremes, making them a plant [...]

3 07, 2019

Problem Solving Tools

By |2019-04-01T19:05:10-07:00July 3rd, 2019|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Problem Solving Tools

It's summer, which means it's tool time. There are some great tools out there to help you sweat a little less while still getting the job done. Maybe you've heard of some of the tools. But if you haven't, maybe you'll learn a few "new" tricks of the trade. Here are some uses for conventional tools [...]

1 07, 2019

Clean it up!

By |2019-04-01T18:08:34-07:00July 1st, 2019|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Clean it up!

Does everything seem especially dusty to you right now? It does to me. Maybe the sun is shining into our accounts at a different angle and we can see the dust better. Sometimes there just seems to be dust and dirt everywhere! Let's break down the dirt and dust, and learn some new techniques to keep [...]

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