Design should include
- comparing the environmental variables of interior plantscapes to outdoor landscapes
- evaluating interior light based on intensity, duration, and quality
- exploring the significance of and biological processes behind plant acclimatization for interior plantscape applications
- outlining the installation process for an interior tree
- identifying plant selections for interior plantscapes
- describing the mechanics of watering and providing drainage for interior plantings
- describing special nutritional concerns of interior plantscapes
- identifying maintenance issues of interior plantscapes.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the career opportunities in the interior plantscape field?
- Which trees and shrubs used in outdoor landscapes can be successful in interior plantscapes?
- What is acclimatization?
- How are trees planted inside an enclosed space?
- How do fertilization requirements differ between outdoor plants and interior plants?
- What issues are associated with interior plantings? What are the solutions?