Overview
The Cacti and Succulents course from Warnborough College studies major cacti and succulent groups and the differences in how to treat plants from each; in terms of soils, feeding, watering, pruning, pest control, planting procedures and more. It will stimulate your interest, and set you on the path to becoming an expert with these unique plants.
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.
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.
Programme Structure
Lessons:
- Culture
- Propagation
- Using Cacti & Succulents
- Cacti developing your plant knowledge.
- Succulents developing your plant knowledge.
- Special Project
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- You can start the course whenever is convenient for you.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Soil Science Horticulture and Crop Science Botany View 115 other Short Courses in Horticulture and Crop Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
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