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Acknowledgment
Ministry of Labor and Skills and Ministry of Health
wish to extend thanks and appreciation to the many representatives of TVET
instructors and respective industry experts who donated their time and expertise to
the development of this Teaching, Training and Learning Materials (TTLM).
Acronym
Content Page
Acknowledgment _____________________________________________________________ 1
Acronym ____________________________________________________________________ 2
Table of content ______________________________________________________________ 3
Introduction to the module _____________________________________________________ 3
Unit one: Indoor plants ________________________________________________________ 5
Indoor plants ________________________________________________________________ 6
Types of indoor plants _________________________________________________________ 7
Feeding and watering materials for plants care _____________________________________ 8
Self checks __________________________________________________________________ 13
Unit Two: Care for indoor plants _______________________________________________ 14
2.1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) _______________________________________ 15
2.2. Fertilizing and watering plant ____________________________________________ 16
2.4. Pruning, trimming plants ________________________________________________ 23
Self checks __________________________________________________________________ 26
Reference _______________________________________________________________________ 27
1.1.1. Large
1.1.2. Small
Money tree Bright, indirect lights Water when the soil is Yes
almost completely dry
at top
Plants need food, water and sun light to grow , to fulfill this one needs
materials/supplies
Water can
Watering pot
Programmable timer
1.2.2. Warm up
Just like an athlete does before a game, you should warm up before digging
in the garden. Walk around your garden for a few minutes and do some pre-
gardening stretches
When lifting objects, especially, heavy ones engage your legs and not your back.
When you’re carrying heavy objects, hold objects them close to your body to
reduce strain.
Check your clothes and body for ticks, which can cause several diseases
attacks.
Short answer
This unit to provide you the necessary information regarding the following
content coverage and topics:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Fertilizing and watering plants appropriately
Pruning, trimming plants
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Fertilizing and watering plants appropriately
Pruning, trimming plants This guide will also assist you to attain the learning
outcomes stated in the cover page. Specifically, upon completion of this learning
guide, you will be able to:
Fertilize and water plants appropriately, regularly
wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Store ttools and other supplies used in plant care
Follow safety measures
Not everyone is born with a green thumb but thankfully there are tips,
hacks, and tricks to keep your plants alive and thriving. Understanding
the needs of your plants will lead to reduced stress, cleaner air, and a
happier environment
As a plant care giver you need to be consistent with your plants. Plants are sensitive
to change. They’re slow to adapt to new environments, so if they’re doing fine,
changing the lighting or the height of the plant is a no-no. Remember if you’re
planning on growing a giant plant baby to start it off in a location where it will fit
when it gets big
Choosing the right size and type for your plant container will help it grow in
the right direction, literally. Like snails, plants outgrow their homes.
This is the most common mistake beginners make. Some plants, like
succulents, only need watering once a month. Parlor palms and
creeping fig like their soil as dry as possible. Avoid drowning by
reducing hydration in the cold winter months. For proper watering
technique, water the base, not the leaves, to stimulate growth. Test the
water for a lukewarm temperature; cold water can shock and damage
the roots.
Figure2.9. pruning
b. When to trim?
When is the best time to prune? “When the knife is sharp” goes the old saying, and
it means using the natural life cycles as a guide. For example, when the plant is
growing rapidly and you want to maintain a certain size, prune lightly and
frequently, removing shoots or shoot tips when they are small. When removing the
very immature tips, the practice is known as pinching. Pinching and light pruning
Self checks
Answers the following questions and check either you are right or not.
I. MCQ
1. practice of selectively removing plant parts (5points)
a. Pruning b. burning c. watering d. fertilizing
2. The purpose of pruning the indoor plant (5points)
a. Branching b Growing c. coloring d none
6. https://www.ambius.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-indoor-plants/