Bamboos are classified in the grass order (Graminals).There are over 4000 species of grasses.Grasses are found in the prairies, coniferous forests, shrubby chaparral, desert, alpine and deserts as well as in your indoor offices.The grasses such as the bamboos have...

Let's take a look at some research that encourages more plants in your office work place, in Boston, MA.1. Environment and behavior research has found that exposure to nature can have positive psychological benefits (Kaplan, 1983; Kaplan & Kaplan, 1989; Wohlwill,...

1. Studies were conducted in a computer lab and a small office at Washington State University. Interior plants, when present, were placed around the sides of the room for a one-week period. Relative humidity and particulate matter were monitored. 2. Particulate matter...

1. Like our "dot Com bubble", "Real Estate bubble" and our latest "Banking and "Stocks Exchange" bubbles, the "Tulip bubble "of 1637 in Holland ( Tulipmania ) was our first meltdown of our Western World investment experience.2. Even the price of the basic plain-Jane...

Pink azaleas have arrives for our Boston interior office- scapes. Azaleas are the harbinger of spring. These flowering evergreens are incorporated in Plantscape Designs weekly flowering programs.The more common causes of the complete death of an azalea are improper...

Mesoseiulus longipes1. These predators are similar to P. persimilis but can tolerate lower humidity (40% at 70 degrees F). Longipes are effective in temperatures up to 100 degrees F, although a comparable increase in humidity is required. Apply these predators in warm...

1. Cycads are seed plants characterized by a large crown of compound leaves and a stout trunk. They are evergreen, dioecious plants having large pinnately compound leaves. 2.They are frequently confused with and mistaken for palms or ferns, but are only distantly...

1. If tulips were so rare, how did everyone know so much about them? Centuries before the internet or television, all goods for sale were rendered in catalogs full of drawings or, in some cases, paintings. The tulips of the 17th-century Holland were immortalized in...

Fewer plants with nicer containers in your interior office work place can save your company money in the long run with interior plant maintenance costs.Nicer more expensive containers are a one time charge for you company , however the contemporary look of these new...

1. With over 1,500 species, Begonia is one of the ten largest angiosperm genera. The species are terrestrial (sometimes epiphytic) herbs or undershrubs and occur in subtropical and tropical moist climates, in South and Central America, Africa and southern Asia....

1. All kinds of colors thats why? These pots come in all colors and pantinas to blend with your indoor office interiors.2. Phoenix is a moderately-priced container option. It is made from post-consumer materials (recycled office equipment and household items) and is...

Why colorful stromanthe "sanguinea triostar" in your indoor office environments?1. Stromanthe sanguinea is mainly grown for its richly variegated foliage that comes in pink, dark pink or burgundy, white, and green colors. During spring time, sanguinea produces...

The interior atrium (left) of this Boston office building has a simple but effective softening calming and welcoming design.Seasonal bromeliads are changed every two months. Reds , oranges, pinks , yellows, burgundies, whites and even peaches are applied in this...

Bromeliad Bouquets are a grouping of potted assorted bromeliads. Plantscape uses these economical long lasting flowering plants on many of your reception desks welcoming your clients in Boston, MA.What are bromeliads? 1. Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) is a family of...

1.Phototropism is directional growth in which the direction of growth is determined by the direction of the light source. 2. In other words, it is the growth and response to a light stimulus. Phototropism is most often observed in plants. 3.The cells on the plant that...

Pothos : Epipremnum aureum 1. Light Level: High 2. Water Level: MediumPothos is a very common foliage plant. Planterra uses mostly ‘Jade,’ ‘Marble Queen,’ ‘Neon,’ and ‘Golden’ varieties. They look great in hanging baskets, tabletop bowls, and as ground cover. With the...

Fresh Warnikis, ZZ Plants and Neanthe Bella Palms have arrived at our Route 128 warehouse. These low light loving plants soften your office work place cubicles and open areas. The options are unlimited.Warneckii, Lemon-LimeDracaena deremensisLight Level: Medium Water...

Mona lisas are tall, narrow and stately interior office plants. Grown on the island of Hawaii in their native lava rocks, hydroponically ; Mona lisa , janet crags can landscape your low light office interiors very nicely. Call us they just arrived! This plant shown...

In most garden centers you’ll find a regular “mix” of plants filling out many of the spring houseplant assortments. One of these plants is the Schefflera arboricola also known as the dwarf schefflera, dwarf scheff, arb’s and dwarf umbrella tree.The Schefflera is the...

Plantscape Designs of N.E. applies annual flowers like Dallias, sweet potato vines, colorful coleus and marginata spikes to many of our outdoor gardens in the Boston RTE 128 business community.These lush flourishing outdoor annuals soften the hard concrete and metal...

The arrowhead plant goes by numerous names including arrowhead vine, American evergreen, five fingers, and nephthitis. Although it may be grown outdoors in some regions, the arrowhead plant (Syngonium podophyllum) is typically grown as a houseplant.Overall, arrowhead...

Pteridaceae (in Pteridaceae (plant family): The Pteridoid clade)The Pteridoid clade contains 17 genera and about 400 species. The largest genus, Pteris (brakes), consists of about 250 species distributed throughout tropical and warm temperate parts of the world and is...

1. PDI loves our office plantcare work.2. PDI does weekly visits to your office.3. PDI does not use insecticides, we use safe biological controls.4. PDI has monthly educational plant clinic meetings for its technicians.5. PDI fertilizes on a monthly basis.6. Rapid 24...

Corporate interior plant designs should have a distinct minilmalistic look. The use of river rock is an alternative to wood chips or mosses.The contrast of differing leaf sizes and shapes, makes for a more distinctive botanical design.This front lobby of one of our...

Plantscape Designs Inc. applies Dyna- Gro fertilizer 7-9-5 to all our indoor green office plants this time of year for the following reasons:1.contains 7% nitrogen for your healthy greening of your plants by sun absorbing chlorophyll, builds amino acids, proteins,...

Any one trimming their indoor office plants must always clean and sterilize with alcohol their scissors.1.When trimming what appears to be brown or yellow spots or tips of leaves could be fungus or even viruses.Fungus spores or virus vectors could adhere to your...

Philodendron oxycardium, heart leaved Philodendron, has been a staple in the foliage plant industry with unlimited uses. It works beautifully to enhance your office space as a hanging plant, desk plant or a floor plant when trained on a support. Some of the creative...

Indoors, Opuntia cactus can be grown in pots but they generally don't grow to more than a few feet tall. They do best in full sunlight with very little water. No cacti likes to be over watered and they will rot if they remain in saturated soil. Water sparingly and...

PDI uses cork screw ficus trees in office interior lobbies as well as office cafes.These tall stately low light ficus trees add character to your office work place.Planting these soft leafed botanicals in Lechuza Cubicos further enhances the long elegant lines of...

Plantscape Designs Inc. is the interior plant care industry's standard-bearer. This unlimited plant care company has the broadest product portfolio and offers office work place customers the closest thing to a one-stop shopping.Plantscape not only services plants but...