Kristi Alexander wrote:
>
> I have a need for commentary on plant life within a museum.  Could I hear
> from conservators and the like conserning the pros and cons of live plants,
> fake plants, and no plants within a museum?  At present we have live plants
> in the lobby area of the museum but I would like to hear from my colleagues
> on their knowledge and thoughts of this phenomenon.
>
> All information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Kristi Alexander
> McCLung Museum
> Knoxville, TN
> ph 423-974-6384
> fx 423-974-3827
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Live plants are a NO.  They can harbor little critters that can start an
infestation.
In fact, live plants around the museum structure is not desired.  A
preferred method is a barrier between the building and the sod and other
plant material.
A regular pest management program needs to be in place and constant
inspection for those little critters.