Palms are a very important group of plants, primarily throughout the tropics, but also extending into cooler areas. There are some palms which will even grow very well in temperate climates. There are palms growing successfully in cooler places throughout the world, including Tasmania, England, Canada and Cape Cod in the USA. Many palms however are not particularly hardy to the cold, and will be injured by temperatures approaching freezing point. In temperate climates, palms are also often grown as indoor plants.
E-Learning Structure
The duration of this online course is 100 hours. This consists of 8 in-depth lessons:
- Introduction
- Culture
- Propagation
- Selecting Suitable Palms and Cycads
- Pests & Diseases of Palms and Cycads
- Using Palms and Cycads
- Commercial Applications For Palms & Cycads
- Special Assignment
Course Aims
- Distinguish between the characteristics of different types of palms and cycads.
- Determine general cultural practices, including propagation, for growing palms and cycads.
- Choose palms and cycads to suit different climatic situations.
- Determine treatments for palms and cycads suffering various health problems.
- Specify appropriate landscape applications for palms and cycads.
- Explain different commercial applications for palms and cycads.
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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