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 [...]
Continuous training is important for interior plant technicians The importance of an ongoing training program can never be minimized for interior plant technicians. Expert training identifies the strengths and weaknesses of each individual and works to develop positive techniques. But who has time to train? Does it feel like you are running from account [...]
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 [...]
Plants have different watering requirements during the fall months Isn’t it amazing the way plants adapt to the changing season? Even the plants inside office buildings adjust to the changes in temperature and light. And wow are there changes! Though there may be less sunlight for some, no matter what the sun’s angle has [...]
Aspidistra - Cast Iron Plant Many of us choose plantscaping because we love caring for the diverse plants within our accounts. It's delightful to walk into an account that has a wide assortment of plants that challenge us and stretch our knowledge of the plant world, and our ability to care for them indoors. [...]
Recycling helps the environment As Interior Plant Technicians, we have chosen to be part of the green industry. Most of us are environmentalists; we care about the sustainability of the earth. We hurt when we see garbage along the road and smoggy air. Taking care of the earth is a big job. Where do [...]
Homalomena or 'Emerald Green' Our plant spotlight this month falls upon a newer introduction to our interiorscape field that is quickly becoming a mainstay. The tough and resilient Homalomena is a type of tropical plant found worldwide, especially in the warm and humid climates of Central America and Asia. It has beautiful lush, glossy [...]
A casual office will have a less formal atmosphere We service many kinds of accounts: malls, hotels, restaurants, private homes, law offices and corporate headquarters. Each has their own atmosphere and own corporate identity. As interiorscapers, we get to be a part of all of these diverse accounts. How well do you fit in? [...]
Make sure your plants are getting enough sunlight in the fall months October is a great month to assess all of your accounts and make sure everything is in working order before the start of the busy holiday season. Don't be overwhelmed though, here's a quick to-do list for the month of October. Begin [...]
Learn how to extend the life of your plants Most interiorscape companies replace plants as part of the ongoing guarantee to their customers. This keeps plants looking good through all the years of service. The goal of virtually every company with a guaranteed replacement policy is to replace declining plants before the client notices [...]
