Learn all aspects of Protea botany and culture in this unique online course. Proteas would be perfect for use in low maintenance low water use gardens, they fit well in most Australian native landscape and garden styles, from large courtyard attributes. They will give colour throughout the year and the added bonus of fascinating cut flowers
Course Aims:
- Explain the taxonomy of Proteas and closely related genera.
- Describe the cultural requirements of Proteas and related Proteaceae plants
- Propagate Proteas.
- Compare a range of commonly grown Protea species.
- Manage problems including pests and diseases with Proteas.
- Discuss a range of different Protea species and cultivars.
- Determine and describe a range of ways to grow and use Proteas; including as a landscape plant and as a cut flower.
- Discuss a subject related to Proteas in depth.
There are 8 Lessons in this course:
- Introduction
- Culture
- Propagation
- Most Commonly Grown Varieties of Proteas
- Pests, Diseases and Problems
- Other Proteas to Grow
- Making the Best Use of Proteas
- Special Assignment – based on one of the following (your choice)
When you have completed the lessons of your Certificate course, you will be given the option of taking the optional exam. It’s okay if you don’t want the exam, we still issue your Careerline Certificate. For Advanced Certificates however, the exam is compulsory (per module) and are included in the course fee.