Interior Interior PlantscapingPlantscaping

Presented by:

Debra Heitkamp

IntroductionIntroductionInterior

plantscaping is the design

installation and maintenance of interior plantings

Introduction

Interior plantscaping

involves the use of tropical and subtropicalherbaceous and woody plants

The past and the present

First evidence of plants in homes 3000 years ago in China

Egypt, Greece, Rome 1970’s: plants used to organize

and decorate space Tropical and subtropical plants

have been adapted to survive in interiors of buildings

Benefits to Benefits to indoor plantingsplantings

Plants improve morale

Benefits to Indoor Plantings

Plants improve morale increase productivity and

creativity

Benefits to indoor plantings

Plants improve morale increase productivity and creativity enhance the environment

aestheticallyas an inexpensive decorating

alternativeby adding warmth and color

Benefits to indoor plantings

Plants provide screens

Benefits to indoor plantings

Plants provide screens soften harsh architectural

surfaces

Benefits to indoor plantings

Plants provide screens soften harsh architectural

surfaces act as noise buffers

Benefits to indoor plantings

Plants refresh the atmosphere

Benefits to indoor plantings

Plants: refresh the atmosphere absorb harmful pollutants

+1 plant per 100 square feet+Formaldehyde, Benzene

and Trichloroethylene

Plant Requirements

Light: most limiting factor to

growing plants indoors either select plant for light

levels or change light intensity to suit the plant chosen

minimum light intensity is that which permits plant to function at slightly exceeding the compensation point

Plant Requirements

Temperature: optimum

temperatures are 65 to 75 F

Plant Requirements

Temperature: optimum

temperatures are 65 to 75 F

increased temperatures increase photosynthesis and respiration

Plant Requirements

Atmosphere: drafts cause

extensive transpiration

Plant Requirements

Atmosphere: drafts cause

extensive transpiration

increase relative humidity with humidifiers in the central heating and cooling systems

Plant Requirements

Growing Medium: needs to be

porous and well drained and yet retain sufficient water for plant requirements

Plant Requirements

Growing Medium: needs to be

porous and well drained and yet retain sufficient water for plant requirements

needs to be light if there are weight restrictions

Plant Problems Environmental Cultural Pests Diseases Combination

Plant Problems Environmental

+temperature+light+humidity

Plant Problems Environmental

+temperature+light+humidity

Cultural+water levels+fertilizer levels

Plant Problems Pests

+ aphids+ mealy bugs+ spider mites+ scale+ whitefly+ nematodes

Plant Problems Diseases

+ root rot+ stem and leaf diseases

Interior Landscape Firms

Types of Interior Landscape Firms

Install and Maintain

Types of Interior Landscape Firms

Install and MaintainInstall, Maintain and Guarantee

Types of Interior Landscape Firms

Install and MaintainInstall, Maintain and Guarantee

Lease and Maintain

Types of Interior Landscape Firms

Install and MaintainInstall, Maintain and Guarantee

Lease and MaintainLong and Short-term Rental

Types of Accounts

Hotels

Types of Accounts

Shopping Malls

Types of Accounts

Offices

Types of Accounts

Residences

Important Aspects of Interior Plantscaping as

a BusinessContracts

Installation

Maintenance

Contracts Frequency and type of

maintenance

Contracts Frequency and type of

maintenance Environmental considerations

Contracts Frequency and type of

maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement

Contracts Frequency and type of

maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement Guarantee restrictions

Contracts Frequency and type of

maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement Guarantee restrictions Cancellation rights

Contracts Frequency and type of

maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement Guarantee restrictions Cancellation rights Fee

Contracts Frequency and type of

maintenance Environmental considerations Replacement Guarantee restrictions Cancellation rights Fee Insurance

Installation

Installation Lighting

Installation Lighting Heating and cooling

Installation Lighting Heating and cooling Accessibility of doors,

elevators and loading areas

Installation Lighting Heating and cooling Accessibility of doors,

elevators and loading areas Labor requirements

Installation Lighting Heating and cooling Accessibility of doors,

elevators and loading areas Labor requirements Plants: name, quantity and

sizes

Installation Lighting Heating and cooling Accessibility of doors, elevators

and loading areas Labor requirements Plants: name, quantity and sizes Installation schedule

Maintenance

Maintenance Goals:

+ low loss rate+ healthy plants+ customer satisfaction

Maintenance Maintenance technicians

+ deep interest in plants and plant health

+ eager to learn+ degree in Horticulture or

Botany+ extensive training

ConclusionInterior

plantscaping requires a love of plants and the knowledge of how they need to be nurtured and cared for.