INDOOR &

OUTDOOR
PLANTS
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

SUBMITTED TO: DR. MAYANKA GUPTA

SUBMITTED BY: SRISHTI MISHRA

INDOOR OUTDOO
PLANTS R PLANTS

Kimberly
Plumbago
Queen Fern

Alternanther
Anthurium
a
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 INTRODUCTION
KIMBERLY
Botanical Name   Nephrolepis
QUEEN
obliterata
FERN
Common Name  Kimberly queen fern,

sword fern

Plant Type  Evergreen fern

Mature Size  3 feet tall

 REQUIREMENTS

LIGHT WATER TEMPERATURE SOIL

It prefers bright, indirect
light, but can survive in the
direct sun if it’s watered on
a regular basis and the soil
remains moist.
Allow the top 25%-35% of the soil to 60°F-70F° (15.5°C- Use is a good, indoor
dry-out before watering. The long 21.1°C) potting soil with a
fronds turn a pale green when the fern Keep away from little extra peat moss
needs water. Crispy brown fronds,, fireplaces, heaters, and added to help it drain
mean the plant is over-watered. air conditioners. quickly.

HUMIDITY FERTILIZER POT SIZE TOXICITY

This fern prefers slightly
higher humidity. Mist the
fronds on a regular basis,
especially in the winter
months when it’s drier
inside.
Feed monthly with a balanced liquid
plant food when a it is actively
growing. Dilute the plant food 1/4 to
1/2 the recommended strength to
prevent the ends of the fronds from
burning and turning brown.
Re-pot to the next size pot when Kimberly Queen
the roots have filled the existing Ferns are non-
pot. Ferns do well when root- poisonous to
bound so do not rush to re-pot. humans and pets.
Do not fertilize a fern for several
weeks after re-potting.
 CAUSE/ CARE AND
DISEASE SYMPTOM
PATHOGEN MANAGEMENT

Maintain even soil

Leaves have a moisture at all
Graying Nephrolepsi gray color and times. Examine
Drought
s, Boston fern plants have roots for nematode
few runners. and root rot
symptoms.

Reduce the
Tips of fronds
amount of
and leaflets Over-
Leaf Tip Burn fertilizer being
brown and fertilization
used and leach the
die.
pots.
 BENEFITS
• Clean the surrounding air of pollutants and
toxins.
• These types of houseplants clean
formaldehyde, toluene and xylene out of
the home.
 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
▪ Requires partial shade or filtered sunlight.
▪ Watering should be done once in 2 – 3 days
▪ Spread mulch in a thickness of 2 – 3 inches around the base of the plant every 3 – 4 months
▪ Resilient species, and can tolerate heavy winds and rains.
▪ Cannot tolerate freezing temperatures, grow the plants indoors.
▪ Apply a water-soluble fertilizer in the soil around the fern once in 3 months.
▪ When planting the fern in a pot, mix soil and peat moss in equal quantities, and plant the roots in
the mix.
▪ Regularly remove any dead fronds that you may find to encourage healthy, rich, and green growth.
▪ This species of fern is highly resistant to pests and diseases. However, if affected, appropriate
pesticides can solve the problem.
▪ If the temperature falls below 60°F the plant will stop growing, make necessary arrangements to
transplant the fern whenever needed.
 INTRODUCTION ANTHURIUM
Botanical Name Anthurium andraeanum

Anthurium, Flamingo lily

Common Name
or Painter’s palette

 Evergreen tropical
Plant Type
perennial

Mature Size 1.00 to 1.50 feet

 REQUIREMENTS

LIGHT WATER TEMPERATURE SOIL

performs well under green This houseplant requires low to day temperature requires porous, well
shade net having 70 – 80 % medium amounts of water. 24 - 28°C; drained aerated soil
shade intention; 1500 – Anthurium roots should be moist 15 - 22°C night rich in organic matter
2000 foot candles light but not soggy. Anthurium requires temperature content. The soil pH
intensity.  proper drainage. should be 5.5 and 6.5.

HUMIDITY FERTILIZER POT SIZE TOXICITY

NPK @ 30:10:10 @ 0.2% is given
80 -90 % from 30 days of planting as foliar
humidity application at weekly interval.
Pot media should have 1:1:1 ration
of peat moss, pine bark and perlite.
Re-pot your plant early in the
year, when new roots start to
grow. Use a 6 to 7 inch (15-
16.25 cm) pot filled half way
with rocks.
Anthurium plants
are poisonous due to
calcium oxalate
crystals. The sap is
irritating to the skin
and eyes.
 DISEASES CAUSEAL SYMPTOMS TREATMEN
AGENT T

Anthracnose Fungi:  dark, water soaked Bavistin

Colletotrichum lesions on stems, leaves (0.1%), Neem
Bacterial Wilt Aphids & Thrips or fruit oil spray,
Liquid copper
sprays and
PESTS PROTECTION sulfur powders

Aphids     Dimethoate (0.3%) Bacterial Blight Xanthomonas yellowed (chlorotic) Dithane m-45
  axonopodis pv.  water-soaked lesions (0.2 %)
Scale insects Malathion (0.1 %) dieffenbachiae along the leaf margins
Spider mites  Wettable sulphur (0.03
%)  Root rot  Rhizoctonia Young, tender stems are Fungicides:
solani girdled, unable to Captan (2 g/l) –
Thrips         Malathion (0.1%)
support the weight of soil drench
the plant

Bacterial wilt Ralstonia Leaf yellowing Streptocyclin

solanacearum (chlorosis), Bacterial (200 ppm)
ooze
 BENEFITS METHODS OF PROPAGATION

• Houseplant for bright, humid areas.

• Popular cut flower.
• Gifting an Anthurium in person shows
the sincere, pure, strong feelings of
friendship towards the recipient.
• They are one of the best houseplants
that purify indoor air. Their large, dark
leaves suck up ammonia,
formaldehyde, toluene and xylene, so
they're a thoughtful present for a
workplace (especially around copiers,
printers or adhesives).
• This flowering plant has beautiful red,
heart-shaped blooms making this
plant perfect for love corner.
 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Anthuriums are grown for their brightly colored flower spathes and their ornamental
leaves.  Open condition with adequate shading facility are the best.
• Growing under polythene plastic with shade cloth prevents bacterial blight.
• Excess light causes permanent damage to the leaves. 
• The anthurium requires a slightly higher level of humidity. So misting weekly will
help the plant look and feel a lot better.
• Do not over-water the Anthuriums as it may cause root damage and yellowing of the
leaves.
• Anthuriums will not tolerate frost or freezing conditions.
• Keep your anthurium plant away from heat ducts, ventilator grills and drafts.
• Drying out can also cause the tip to burn and root damage, while over watering can
also cause root damage and sudden yellowing of leaves.
• Anthuriums need a well-aerated, organic type potting mixture.
• The best method of insect control is to monitor your plants and treat them before
they get out of hand. There are some “insecticidal soaps” which work well on the
soft insects, but scales may need a stronger insecticide.
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 Team Presentation
INTRODUCTION PLUMBAGO
Botanical Name Plumbago auriculata

Common Name Cape leadwort, cape

plumbago; plumbago, Nila
chitrak, Sky flower

Plant Type Evergreen climbing  shrub,

Perennial

Mature Size 3 to 4 feet tall and span a

width of up to 5 feet

LIGHT
It requires full sun. Tolerates
partial sun and partial shade, but
the flowers it produces won't be
as numerous as those of plants
grown in sunnier conditions.
HUMIDITY
Moderate to high
humidity
REQUIREMENTS
WATER
Requires Moderate Watering.
Moderately tolerant to drought
conditions. watering once every
week or two 
FERTILIZER
Flower plant fertilizer or shrub
fertilizer (rich in Potassium) every
two weeks in spring and summer.
Adding phosphorus will strengthen
the plant’s root system.
TEMPERATURE SOIL
Ideal Temperature is Soil must be slightly
60-80°F. Plumbago is acidic, have a light
vulnerable to frost  texture and drain well.
POT SIZE TOXICITY
Plants grown in containers Toxic to people,
require at least a 3-gallon pot non-toxic to animals
and a rich potting mix that
drains well.
DISEASE/PES CAUSE/ CARE AND
SYMPTOM
TS PATHOGEN MANAGEMENT
• Biological Control:
ladybug and
lacewings.
• Adults & nymphs feeds • Chemical control:
gregariously on plant sap Products having
Cottony Cushion
and produce honeydrew, Icerya purchasi ingredients
Scale
• wilting of leaves acetamiprid and Cottony Cushion Scale
• twig dieback. malathion.
Application of Petroleum
spray soon after hatching
of eggs
• Use of Talstar,
Malathion, acephate
• Clouds of them will fly up or dimethoate.
from a heavily infested • highly refined
plant when it is shaken. paraffinic
Whitefly • sickly appearance and dull Aleyrodidae insecticidal oils,
leaves. such as Bonide Year
• black deposit called sooty Round Oil, can be
mold often appears used when
temperatures are not Whitefly
high. 
 BENEFITS/USES
Environmental
• Amenity
• Boundary, barrier or support
General
• Botanical garden/zoo
Materials
• Dyestuffs
Medicinal, pharmaceutical
Plumbago is used traditionally to treat warts, broken bones and wounds. It is
taken as a snuff for headaches and as an emetic to dispel bad dreams.
• Source of medicine/pharmaceutical
• Traditional/folklore
• Veterinary
Ornamental
• Cut flower
• garden plant
• Potted plant
• Seed trade
 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Plumbago is vulnerable to frost and will suffer if temperatures drop below 32°F

(0°C), therefore if kept outdoors, cut back to ground level and protect with a heavy
layer of mulch.
• ‘Dark Blue’ plumbago plants like to spread, so give them plenty of room in a sunny
spot with some afternoon shade in your garden.
• It should be re-potted every two to three years, so it doesn’t become root bound. 
• Dead flowers and overall wilting within a few days or a week of transplanting
indicates transplant shock. Prune off the dead flowers and branches to reduce stress
and allow the shrub to put more energy into developing a strong root system.
• Pruning is essential for keeping ‘Dark Blue’ plumbago growth controlled. 
• Dry air will damage this plant, so if it is kept indoors, be sure to keep it away from
heating vents, stoves, or any other items which could dry out the plant.
• The Blue Plumbago plant can be easily propagated using wood cuttings.
• All elements of this plant are toxic to humans, including the sap, fruit, pollen, seeds,
bark, roots, and foliage. When handling the plant, you should always wear protective
gloves and have your arms covered with long-sleeved clothing. 
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Presentation
ALTERNANTHERA
Botanical Name Alternanthera sp.

Alternanthera ficoidea 

Sanguinarea, Bloodleaf,
Common Name
Calico Plant, Copperleaf,
Joseph's Coat, Joyweed, Parrot
Leaf

Evergreen Perennial herb

Plant Type

30-50cm (12-20 inches)

Mature Size
mostly grow wide

LIGHT
Bright direct sunlight, can
also be grown in partial
shade.   soil to dry out,  plant prefers
HUMIDITY
Average room humidity
is enough to satisfy this
plant, as long as you
don't live in an overly-
dry climate.
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REQUIREMENTS
WATER TEMPERATURE SOIL
Plant’s soil needs to be kept moist 15° - 24°C   (59° - It can be grown in any
all way long and do not allow the 75°F) type of soil, provided
it is well-draining.
regular, but light watering.
FERTILIZER POT SIZE TOXICITY
Fertilise every four waters in the Re-pot specimen Not known to be poisonous when
spring and summer, reducing this to only twice in its consumed by pets and humans. If
every six in the colder months. Use lifetime (best done large quantities are eaten, it may
a fertiliser high in potassium. in spring) result in vomiting, nausea and a
loss of appetite.
 DISEASES/ PESTS
• This plant does not have any serious insect or
disease problems. 
• Leaves may bleach in the full sun during hot
summers.
• Slugs, caterpillars, and spider mites are
attracted to this plant, but can easily be
removed with hands.
• Kill caterpillars naturally with soapy water.

Raspberry Rum Alternanthera foliage

False Flower In Alternanthera

 BENEFITS/USES
• A. ficoidea might be useful as an
antiviral agent.
• The densely matted growth
makes it suitable to be used to
protect soil against erosion.
• It is commonly planted in
gardens as ornamental.
• The leaves are sometimes eaten
as a vegetable, e.g. in Sri Lanka.
PARTY TIME
JOSEPH’S COAT

 WATERMELON
TRUE YELLOW (CHARTREUSE) PARROT LEAF
 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• These plants are not fussy when it comes to the type of soil they are grown in, provided it is well-draining and
kept moist.
• A high amount of feed damages the plant.
• Add in some organic matter, like garden compost, peat moss, or manure to enhance the drainage of the soil.
• This is a low maintenance plant, as long as it’s growing in well-draining soil in full sunlight.
• During the winter season, place this plant in a spot with good ventilation and water sparingly.
• Never situate it within a few metres of an operating radiator due to the enriched chance of browning leaf-tips.
• Create a humidity tray to provide a moist and stable environment for your plant, which will also have the added
benefit of slowing the rates of drying soil.
• Remove yellow or dying leaves, and plant debris to encourage better-growing conditions. 
• While pruning, always use clean scissors or shears to reduce the chance of bacterial and fungal diseases.
• If your specimen is located in a dark environment with mould developing on the compost's top layer, use a
chopstick to stab the soil in various areas gently.
 REFERENCES
▪ https://gardenerdy.com/tips-to-take-care-of-kimberly-queen-ferns/
▪ https://www.houseplant411.com/houseplant/kimberly-queen-fern-how-to-grow-care-guide
▪ http://www.plantsrescue.com/tag/kimberly-queen-fern/
▪ https://bloomscape.com/plant-care-guide/fern/
▪ http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b575
▪ https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_flower%20crops_anthurium.html#:~:text=Anthurium%20requires%20porous%2
C%20well%20drained,2000%20foot%20candles%20light%20intensity
.
▪ https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/plant-disease/anthracnose/
▪ https://akatsukaorchid.com/content/Anthurium.pdf
▪ https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp292#:~:text=Anthurium%20wilt%20caused%20by%20Rhizoctonia%20root%20rot.&text=Rhizoct
onia%20attacks%20the%20roots%20and,symptoms%20observed%20with%20Rhizoctonia%20infections
.
▪ https://www.rollingnature.com/blogs/news/anthurium-perfect-houseplant-for-gifting#:~:text=Anthuriums%20are%20listed%
20in%20NASA's,copiers%2C%20printers%20or%20adhesives
).
▪ https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/41933
▪ https://www.trees.com/shrubs-and-bushes/blue-plumbago-plant
▪ https://www.mggno.com/archives/1588
▪ https://plantcaretoday.com/josephs-coat-alternanthera.html
▪ https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/alternanthera-ficoidea/