Deck 32: Interior Plantscaping

Question 1

Interior plantscaping goes back to the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Interior plantscaping is still evolving and is still very labor-intensive.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Human activities require as much light as is required for the growth of plants.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The distance between the light source and plants will not affect the amount of light reaching the plant.

Question 5

The buildup of soluble salts from the overfertilization of interior plantings is highly probable and must be guarded against.

Question 6

Central heating systems and central air-conditioning make the growth of interior plantings easier than if they were grown outdoors.

Question 7

The amount of time that a plant will last indoors depends on the quality of installation and maintenance.

Question 8

During acclimatization, the reduction in fertilizer is not necessary.

Question 9

The popularity of interior plantscaping has not grown proportionate to more traditional types of landscaping.

Question 10

The only real defense against vandalism and abuse is public education and cooperation.

Question 11

In which decade did the popularity of interior plantscaping begin?

A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s

Question 12

What is the maximum number of months required for the proper acclimatization of some plants?

A) three
B) four
C) five
D) six

Question 13

During temperature acclimatization of plants for interior use, temperatures are gradually reduced to what temperature range in degrees Fahrenheit?

A) 50 to 60
B) 65 to 75
C) 45 to 55
D) 30 to 40

Question 14

According to research, the minimum light for healthy interior plants is 9 watts per square meter of illumination for how many hours per day?

A) six
B) ten
C) twelve
D) eighteen

Question 15

What colors of light are emitted by the sun?

A) visible light colors
B) all colors
C) far red and infrared
D) blue and ultraviolet

Question 16

What is the best prevention for damage to interior plantings from air pollution?

A) good ventilation
B) periodic foliage dusting
C) no smoking ordinances
D) air-conditioning

Question 17

Which of the following causes more interior plant deaths?

A) lack of proper drainage
B) excessive fertilizing
C) air pollution
D) over watering

Question 18

What type of plants are the most popular and successful indoor plants for long-term installation?

A) tropical foliage
B) annuals
C) ornamental grasses
D) temperate zone plants

Question 19

What is the most common measurement of light intensity used in the United States?

A) lux
B) footpound
C) lumen
D) footcandle

Question 20

What is the only way to measure light intensity accurately?

A) foliage meter
B) light meter
C) leaf surface light recorder
D) photosynthesis meter

Question 21

____________________ is known as the adjustment of outdoor plants to interior conditions.

Question 22

A ____________________ is the amount of illumination received on a surface that is one meter from a standard light source known as unity.

Question 23

The lamp type that is high in red light radiation and low in blue light is the ____________________ lamp.

Question 24

Given a choice between incandescent and fluorescent lamps, if it was desired to keep the interior plants short and compact, the lamp of choice should be the ____________________.

Question 25

The most important of all light sources for interior plantscapes is ____________________.

Question 26

While deep watering is needed to promote healthy rooting, it is important that the excess water ____________________ away from the roots to prevent rotting.

Question 27

To simplify the maintenance of grouped species, it is important that the plants are ____________________ in their cultural requirements.

Question 28

If supplemental light for the promotion of photosynthesis is needed in an interior plantscape, the lights should be positioned ____________________.

Question 29

The synthetic soils developed by Cornell University and the University of California are known as the ____________________ mixes.

Question 30

Synthetic soils have ____________________ nutritional value for plants.