Interiorscape Plant Production

Dennis McConnell, Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, andKelly C. Everitt

The genus Hedera belongs to the family Araliaceae and comprises about 11 species. Among them, H. helix, commonly known as English ivy, is native to temperate regions of Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia and is probably the most significant species used worldwide as a foliage plant. It is commonly grown as a potted (Figure 1) or hanging basket plant and can be used effectively in dish gardens and other combination planters. In large interior plantscapes, English ivy makes a good ground cover or it can be trained into formal shapes on trellises or made into topiary figures.

Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny, andRichard J. Henny

Provides guidelines for commercial production of this colorful, velvety foliage plant: propagation, cultural requirements, common problems, and recommendations for interior use.

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

Jianjun Chen and Dennis B. McConnell

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

Dennis B. McConnell, Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

Dennis McConnell, Richard J. Henny, Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny, andDennis B. McConnell

'ZZ' plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia), like Aglaonema and Dieffenbachia, is a member of aroid family. Because of its unique appearance (Figure 1), ability to tolerate low light levels and drought, and resistance to diseases and pests, 'ZZ' is emerging as an important foliage plant for interiorscaping (Chen et al., 2002). Morphologically, 'ZZ' bears little resemblance to any other members of the aroids. It has pinnate leaves and round tapering petioles, and appears similar to the cardboard cycad (Zamia furfuracea), which is why 'ZZ' is also called 'Aroid Palm' or 'Cardboard Palm'. Its naturally glossy leaves are so shiny that the plant appears to have been polished.

J. Chen and R. J. Henny

Dennis McConnell, Richard J. Henny, Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, andRichard J. Henny

'Fire Flash' (Chlorophytum amaniense) is a foliage plant introduced to Florida from Thailand in the late 1990s. Bright coral petioles and midveins contrast with deep green, ovate-lanceolate leaves making an exotic appearing and exciting new plant (Chen et al. 2002).

Dennis B. McConnell, Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

Dennis McConnell, Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, andKelly C. Everitt

Dennis B. McConnell, Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

Alan W. Meerow and Timothy K. Broschat

This document summarizes all the good practices for growing palms in containers. Container-grown palms are raised for essentially three markets: liners for field production wholesale or mass market retail sales for landscapes, and interior specimens, both mass market houseplants and interiorscape use. The largest market for container grown palms is the interior. Palms are outstanding plants for the interior environment. When properly acclimated, a large number of subtropical and tropical palm species are capable of residing under low light conditions for a relatively long period of time.

Bill Schall, Heqiang Huo, and Jianjun Chen

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems