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Standard |
Updated:
02/2005
EHO 175 - Interiorscaping
Develops the skills involved in designing, installing, and maintaining
interior plantings. Topics include:
industry overview, environmental requirements, nutrient requirements,
maintenance practices, plant disorders, design, installation.
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Competency Areas |
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Industry Overview |
Class |
4 |
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Environmental Requirements |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Nutrient Requirements |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Maintenance Practices |
Credit |
5 |
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Plant Disorders |
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Design |
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Installation |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
Provisional admission |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After
completing this section, the student will: |
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D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW |
6 |
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3 |
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Explain the value of interior plants. |
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Identify suitable plants. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS |
6 |
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0 |
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Describe the role of light and effects of temperature. |
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Identify characteristics of good growing medium. |
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Describe the atmospheric and moisture needs of the plants. |
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NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS |
6 |
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3 |
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Explain the need of macro and micronutrients for interior plants. |
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Identify types of fertilizers and the method of application. |
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Implement a fertilization program for interior plants. |
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MAINTENANCE PRACTICES |
4 |
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3 |
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Develop an interiorscape maintenance
program. |
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Implement proper watering methods. |
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Implement proper plant grooming. |
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PLANT DISORDERS |
6 |
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3 |
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Identify disease and insect problems of interior plants. |
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Diagnose cultural and environmental problems. |
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Select appropriate plants as a preventive measure. |
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DESIGN |
6 |
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10 |
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Conduct a site analysis. |
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Select interior plants and containers. |
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Design a layout of an interiorscape. |
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INSTALLATION |
6 |
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8 |
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Write and present an installation contract. |
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Install the plants. |
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Provide plant care information for the customer |
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Suggested Resources |
Books
Collins, B.
(2002). Professional Interior Plantscaping.
Manaker, G. H. (1997). Interior Plantscapes – Installation,
Maintenance, and Management.