Transcript HORTICULTURE_files/Unit 16

PLANT CONTAINERS
• The container is a
plant’s “home”
• Container must be
suitable for the plant
• Adds to the
attractiveness of the
plant
• Different container
materials have advantages
and disadvantages
TYPES OF POTTING CONTAINERS
• Standard pots are round and as
wide as they are tall
• 4” up to 10” in half inch
increments
• 12”, 14”, 16” also available
• Also rectangular and square
• Some are made special for certain
plants
• Azalea pots
• Geranium pots
HANGING BASKETS
• Works best with vining
plants:
• Wandering Jew
• Philodendron
• Begonias
• Ferns
• Note: Use one less plant
than the diameter of the
pot
• Example: 7 plants per
8” pot
SPECIALIZED CONTAINERS
• Terrarium: Transparent
enclosure used for
keeping small plants
• Dish Garden: Several
plants with the same light
requirement in a shallow
bowl
• Bonsai: Originates from
Japan, horticultural art of
dwarfing trees
LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
• Plant growth and absorption of nutrients
depend on a houseplant receiving the right
type of light
• Direct Sun
• Bright filtered light
• Bright light
• Medium light
• Low light
REPOTTING
• As plants grow larger,
they have to be repotted
to remain healthy
• Root bound: The
overgrowth of roots
within the plant
container
• Should be transplanted
when the top is too heavy
or large for the current
container
COMMON PLANT DISORDERS
• Yellowing leaves
−Typically root rot
• Insects
−Spider mites are common
• Wilting
−Under watering or over watering
• Leaf Spot
−Fungus
• Powdery Mildew
−Dusty white or great coating