Growing cacti and succulents can be rewarding, but the correct conditions must be created to produce the most satisfying growth. Succulents are frequently easy to grow, but it can be harder to grow superb specimens. The main requirements of cacti and succulents is strong light, adequate drainage, and to be sufficiently dry during any dormant period.
E-Learning Structure
There are 8 lessons as follows:
- Introduction
- Review of the system of plant identification
- Physiology
- Information sources
- Culture A.
- Planting
- Staking
- Mulching
- Soils
- Feeding
- Pruning etc.
- Propagation
- Methods of propagating cacti & succulent plants
- Propagation of selected varieties
- Using Cacti & Succulents
- Culture B.
- Pest & Disease
- Irrigation
- Greenhouse growing
- Cacti developing your plant knowledge.
- Succulents developing your plant knowledge.
- Special Project
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school’s tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Course Aims
- Develop knowledge of botanical naming conventions and their application in understanding the horticultural potential of cacti and succulents.
- Evaluate needs then select or improvie growing media for cacti and succulents
- Propagate different types of cacti and succulents
- Explain a range of uses for cacti and succulents
- Manage growing conditions for cacti and succulents
- Explain the cultivation of a range of cacti.
- Explain the cultivation of a range of succulents.
How Does A Warnborough Online Course Work?
You can start the course whenever is convenient for you. You will be studying from home and have access to support from our qualified tutors. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.
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