Interior Plants

Slide 1 Interior Plants Crystal Price Slide 2 Sample Text 2 ARALIACEAE Slide 3 3 Slide 4 Topiary Training Slide 5 Hedera helix - English Ivy Description: Evergreen aerial rooting vine.  Has juvenile & adult leaves.  Leaves are slightly to extremely 3- 5 lobed.  Colors range from medium to dark green and includes variegated forms with green and white or green and yellow.  Some cultivars are self-branching; some require pinching to bush out.  Leaves are simple & alternate. Aerial roots that cling (climbs 50 ft or more) Origin: West Asia, West Africa, Europe, Russia Slide 6 Environment & Culture Temperature: Low to medium, 7 C to 26 C (consistent is better) Does better in cooler temperatures - Min. 4 C Light: Medium to high - bright indirect light In winter plants may accept some direct sunlight When placed in south-facing window Water: Moderately & evenly moist Allow 25-30% soil to dry out before watering again Red foliage in fall (outdoors) High tolerance to fluorides Humidity: High - helps to retain leaf appearance Higher RH at night with cooler temps. Frequent misting Especially in the winter Humidifier, stone baths, group plants 6 Slide 7 Soil: Well drained potting mix Mulch to keep cool and moist Fertilizer: Little feeding Spring & summer ½ the recommended strength Monthly in winter Never feed in extreme cold or hot temps. Or if soil is too dry Higher nitrogen bi-weekly in growing season 7 Slide 8 Special Care Benefits from regular pruning to make it branch out 8 Slide 9 20XX 9 Slide 10 Insects: Spider mites, mealybug, scale, aphids Diseases: Fungal & bacterial leaf spot Slide 11 Pruning: Regular pruning to keep plant bushy and full Propagation: Tip or stem cuttings 11 Slide 12 Common Problems with English Ivy AGGRESSIVE WOODY EVERGREEN Direct sun burns leaves: Leaves will be small in low light Leaf shed as a result of water stress Don’t let dry out Most die from being over-watered Crispy leaves from over & under-watering Protect from harsh winter drafts & excessive summer heat Prefer cooler nights 12 Slide 13 13 Slide 14 Toxicity Very toxic.  Level #3 One of the top indoor plants to improve air quality! 20XX 14 Slide 15 Slide 16 Slide 17 Slide 18 ASPARAGACEAE Slide 19 Dracaena deremensis compactaDracaena Compacta Description: Erect, thick single stemmed shrub-like plant.  Slow growing, clump like growth.  Short dark green leaves 2 - 4” long. Origin: Species originates from all over Tropical Africa Height: 1 foot tall Slide 20 Environment & Culture Temperature: High Leaves will curl if temperature is too low Minimum 16 C Light: Grows best in medium light.  Grows very slow in low light & easily overwatered (stagnant) Can tolerate high levels of light (will require more watering) Even light distribution around the plant Water: Moderately moist - on the drier side Do not let dry out Allow top ¾ to dry out before watering Clean water source The more light the higher the moisture requirements Lower the light the less watering required Keep evenly moist Humidity 40% or higher Soil: Tropical plant mix (peat, loam, bark chips, perlite & vermiculite) Slide 21 Fertilizer Very little fertilizer required as they are very slow growing Feed twice a year (Spring & Summer) Dilute to ½ the recommended strength Avoid fertilizers with fluorides Maintain high levels of calcium to offset fluoride damage pH at 6.5 - 6.8 Special Care Gentle dusting on a regular basis Remove dead or dying canes Prune yellow or brown leaf tips with scissors Tips & stems are fragile, take care when transporting 21 Slide 22 Insects & Disease Mealy bug (most common) & spider mites Occasional thrips Leaf spots (fungal & bacterial), fusarium (circular reddish brown spots circled by yellow margins Anthracnose small dark spots (Fungal leaf spot) 22 Slide 23 Propagation Tip of cane cuttings 23 Slide 24 20XX 24 Slide 25 Toxicity Low toxicity (level #1), intestinal issues for dogs & cats. ASPCA Poisonous Plants Slide 26 Common Problems with Dracaena Browning of the leaf tips or leaf edges: Low light & under or over watering Sensitive to fluorides and too much chlorine Yellowing of the leaves: Under or over watering Loss of bottom leaves & stunted Low light Can become one sided & loose beautiful shape Rotate weekly 26 Slide 27 Chlorophytum comosumSpider Plant or Ribbon Plant Description: Thick fleshy rhizomatous roots.  Leaves sessile, linear to lanceolate.  45 m long, 2 m wide, medium green.  Inflorescence panicle of white flowers, simple or branched.  Plantlets borne at nodes. Origin: South Africa 27 Slide 28 Environment & Culture Temperature: Medium to high 7 - 26 C Light: Medium to bright indirect light Short day plant Water: Moderately moist Allow 50% of soil to dry before you water Leaves start to fade when it needs water A good way to tell when it needs water Use a clean water source Will tolerate drier soils Leaves may become smaller & tips & margins may brown Humidity: High humidity Does well in homes, prefers some extra RH Especially during winter Soil: Good organic soil or African Violet mix 28 Slide 29 Fertilizer Monthly balanced fertilizer ½ the rate Add calcium pH 6.5 - 6.8 Special Care Best in a shallow pot which gives root system room to expand 29 Slide 30 Insects & Disease Insects: Aphids, spider mites, scale, mealy bug Diseases: Rare, root rot is possible 30 Slide 31 Propagation Propagation: Seed, division, plantlets developed under short days Cut off plantlets when leaves are 2-3” long Pruning: Cut off brown leaf tips that develop from too much fertilizer or chemicals in water Trim babies and start new plants 31 Slide 32 32 Slide 33 Slide 34 Toxicity Not poisonous & excellent for cleaning the air of harmful toxins. Slide 35 Common Problems with Spider Plant Numerous long stems with baby plants at the ends: Root bound Leaves can turn brown if root bound for a long period Fast growing plant Most of their energy is directed toward producing plantlets Like to be root bound Wait till you see rhizomes popping out of soil Burned leaf tips: Low light Direct sun will cause this too Never put in direct sun, Results in scorching 35 Slide 36 Dracaena trifasciata - Snake Plant Description: Dense stands, spreads by creeping rhizomes (above & below ground). Stiff vertical leaves rise from a basal rosette. Blade is dark green with irregular grey-green marbling is edged with wide golden band. Origin: Tropical West Africa from Nigeria to the Congo 36 Slide 37 Environment & Culture Temperature: High. Winter temperatures should not go below 15C. Protect from drafty windows and doors in the winter time. Light: Bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct sunlight (low to high). Can do well in low-light areas, such as a shady corner of an office or home. Moving from low light to bright light may cause leaf burn. Water: Allow soil to dry out mostly between waterings, especially under low light. This plant does better on the drier side. Bottom watering to encourage roots to grow downward. This will help stabilize the thick, tall leaves. Plants are not as active in the winter, water less often to avoid potential root rot issues. Lower humidity is fine. 40% is preferred. 37 Slide 38 Soil: Well-drained potting mix, Cacti and succulents soil is ideal (fast drying). Terra cotta pots work well for snake plants, as they allow the soil to dry out more easily than plastic. Fertilizer: Good quality plant food, 10-10-10 in the spring. Avoid overfertilizing, Snake plants are native to poor rocky soils. Special care: This plant likes to be root bound and will produce more offsets in this condition. Do not damage the acuminate leaf tip or that leaf will stop growing. 38 Slide 39 Insects & Disease Fungus Gnats, scale & mealy bug. Root rot is the most common issue. 39 Slide 40 Propagation Division, rhizomes, leaf sections in peat or sand, offsets, cane cuttings. 40 Slide 41 41 Slide 42 Toxicity Can cause gastrointestinal upset to pets. Level 2 toxicity. Slide 43 Yellow leaves, signals overwatering. Allow the soil to dry out thoroughly, remove dead leaves. Root rot reveals itself as soft, mushy discolored leaves. Yellow-white roots are healthy, dark smelly roots are not. Try again, divide plants, replant roots in a healthy fresh soil. 43 Common Problems with Snake Plant Slide 44 Snake plant falling over isn't always bad. Plants may splay open when they need repotting or more light. Collapsing leaves could be advanced root rot. Examine the roots. You can trim brown tips on healthy firm leaves. Use sharp shears and follow leaf shape to keep natural look. 44 Slide 45 20XX Sample Text 45 Slide 46 Thank you Presenter name Email address Website 20XX Sample Text 46