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Interior Plants
Interior Plant Light LevelsThe amount of light tropical plants receive in the home and office is critical to their health. Light is the vital component in photosynthesis: the process the plant world uses to convert light to food. Plainly put, a plant's health is bound to decline if it does not receive enough light because the plant cannot generate adequate food to promote health. Defoliation and a general decline in appearance are the certain results of inadequate light.
 *Please select a light level to see our plant gallery. A Foot-Candle is the increment a professional uses to measures light intensity. A foot-candle is the amount of light a candle emits measured one foot from the flame. We use a simple GE light meter to establish foot-candle availability. In our industry, light is typically described in three intensities: Low light: 50 to 150 foot-candles; florescent light only Placing plants in adequate light is as much art as science because many factors may come into play such as:
Generally the more light available, the better. The exception is that many low light plants' tender leaves can burn or rapidly pale in intense direct light. These plants are usually grown in moderate light and spend a good deal of time under shade cloth to insure they are acclimated to low light. Providing adequate light is the vital factor in insuring the plant's long term health. Plant of MonthName: Zamioculcas zamiifolia "ZZ plant" Description: The ZZ is a relatively new introduction to the world of indoor landscapes. A stout evergreen that ranges in size from a 6" diameter pot approximately 1’ tall to larger floor plants that top out about 3’ in height. As the stems elongate, they tend to droop in a graceful way. The small leaves and thick stems are succulent. We allow the ZZs under our care to dry thoroughly between watering, since the foliage and underground rhizomes store moisture. This is a slow growing plant. New stems rise from the rhizomes to form very dense specimens in ideal conditions. Although we’ve placed the ZZ in our low light plant gallery, ZZ plants thrive in medium and higher light locations. They will tolerate low light situations of about 75+ foot candles but tend to thin out and decline in inadequate illumination. |
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Visit our newly renovated plant gallery!
Everliving Greenery has included this visual showcase of many tropical plants you can choose to suit your interior landscaping needs. Our plant leasing program and beautiful ceramic planters are sure to enhance your office.
When you click on the link to the left, i.e "High, Medium, Low", a new page will open up, displaying a thumbnail of all plants we offer for that specific category.
Once the new page opens, if you would like to see an enlarged view, click on the image and the enlarged view will open in a light box.
To close the light box, click on the "X" button on the right top corner.