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Compensation Point

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The length of time a plant is aesthetically pleasing

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2
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History of Orangeries

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Wealthy bought citrus trees and rolled them inside to protect them

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Tulip Mania

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Virused bulbs were popular & people sold/traded them for extremely high value
ie lottery tickets

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4
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Wardian cases

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Fern spore in medicine cabinet, how plants were transported back then, terrariums

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5
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Familiar characteristics of sun & shade plants

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Sun: Thick, hold more water
Shade: Thin, large leaves
Variegated = Indirect light
Dark foliage = Less light

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6
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Limiting factor of indoor plants

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Light

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7
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Importance of scientific name/native habitat

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Families have similar care
Professionalism
Prevents language barrier
Know exactly what you’re ordering

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Indoor plants trending in 21st century

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Covid
Scientific studies they improve mental health
Climate Change

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9
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PAR

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Photosynthetic Active Radiation
400-700nm
Photons that are actually contributing to photosynthesis

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PPFD

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Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density
How many photons are in that area that second

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11
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Why is PAR/PPFD more accurate than FC

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Old
Doesn’t go to 400-700nm
Only LEDS

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12
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Fluorescent light

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More blue spectrum
Short, compact growth
More Light

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13
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Incandescent Light

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Red spectrum
Leggy; etiolation
More energy & heat
Less light

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14
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Symptoms of low light

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Etiolation
Small thin leaves
Less Color
Slow growth

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15
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Pros/Cons of sub-irrigating

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Not compacting soil
Water Less

Takes time to know how much plant is actually using
Not very good for larger plants
No Leaching
Cannot fertilize

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16
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Sub-irrigating techniques

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Wick
Mat
Plant Sipper
Lechuza

17
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Plants that need low light:

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Snake Plant
ZZ Plant
Philodendron

18
Q

Plants that need high light

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Jade
Echeveria
Kalanchoe
Ponytail Palm

19
Q

West window

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Many days of bright light

20
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East window

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Dappled light in forest
Best

21
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South window

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Sun could burn leaves
Possible phytotoxicity

22
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North Window

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Lowest light intensities
Low light plants (Snake Plant, ZZ)

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