Whether you want to indulge a passion or gain commercial skills to grow and sell indoor plants, this course is ideal for you. This course is useful for nursey workers, interior plant suppliers, florists, interior designers, event managers, gardeners, and horticulturalists.
Introduction to Indoor Plants is an online professional development program that will teach you how to choose, grow and maintain indoor plants, and design indoor gardens.
In this indoor plant course, you will learn to identify hundreds of indoor plants and gain an understanding of the conditions required for specific plant varieties.
You will also learn innovative ways to present plants for indoor situations, such as special events and workplaces interiors, and understand acclimatization and plant-scaping as it relates to the industry.
On completion of this course, you will have the confidence to make educated decisions on the selection, care and use of indoor plants.
Course Structure
Unit - Interior Indoor Plants
Unit 1 – Introduction
- Plant naming and pronunciation
- Review of indoor plant families
- Resources
Unit 2 – Indoor Plant Culture – Part A
- Understanding interior environments
- Plants for different light conditions
- Problems with indoor plants
- Soil and potting mixes
- How to pot a plant
- Container selection
- Plant nutrition
- Nutrition elements
- Deficiencies and toxicities
- Caring for young plants
- Pruning indoor plants
- Basic rule of pruning
- Propagation
- Types of cuttings
- Look after cuttings
- Preventing pests and diseases in the propagation area
Unit 3 – Indoor Plant Culture – Part B
- Acclimatizing indoor plants
- How to care for the acclimatising plant
- Helping plants survive neglect
- Watering pot plants over short periods
- Fertilising and repotting
- Shining up an indoor plant
- Managing plant health indoors
- Parasitic problems and non parasitic problems
- Diseases
- Plant viruses
- Pests
Unit 4 – Foliage Plants
- Growing palms inside
- Common problems with palms
- Palms generally suited to growing indoors
- Some of the best palm species suitable as indoor plants
- Growing ferns
- Getting to know your ferns
- Other commonly grown foliage plants
- Review of palm genera
- Review of other foliage plant genera
Unit 5 – Flowering Plants
- Orchids
- Guidelines for orchid culture
- Orchid varieties
- Varieties for an unheated greenhouse in mild temperate climates
- Requirements for a range of orchid genera
- Heliconia
- Hippeastrum
- Impatiens (balsam)
- Ixora
- Pentas
- African violets (species and varieties)
- Poinsettia
- Other genera grown for flowers indoors.
Unit 6 – Other Indoor Plants
- Herbs
- Herbs Suitable for growing indoors
- Vines and climbers
- Climbers that are Grown as Indoor Plants
Unit 7 – Making The Best Use Of Indoor Plants
- Deciding where to place an indoor plant
- Setting the pot on a pedestal
- How to use colour with indoor plants
- Managing colour
- Using mirrors
- Plants in baskets
- How to create a hanging basket
- One way to train a bonsai
- Hydroponics indoors
- Miniature gardens
Unit 8 – The Interior Plantscaping Industry
- Interior plantscaping business
- Industry associations
- The interior landscaping business
- Using interior landscapes to promote healthy indoor environments
- Growing plants in greenhouses
- Growing in greenhouses
- Environmental control
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Home Owners
- Home Gardners
- Business Owners
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