plant specialist
[/plænt ˈspɛʃəlɪst/]
nounpl: plant specialists
especialista em plantas
1. a professional who possesses expert knowledge and skills in the cultivation, care, identification, and diseases of plants
The plant specialist recommended a specific fertilizer for my orchids.
O especialista em plantas recomendou um fertilizante específico para minhas orquídeas.
2. a botanist or horticulturist who focuses on particular plant species or plant-related issues
The plant specialist at the nursery helped us select native species for our garden.
O especialista em plantas do viveiro nos ajudou a selecionar espécies nativas para nosso jardim.
3. a professional who diagnoses and treats plant diseases and pest problems
We called a plant specialist when our roses started showing signs of disease.
Chamamos um especialista em plantas quando nossas rosas começaram a mostrar sinais de doença.
In Brazil, plant specialists are increasingly popular as urban gardening and indoor plants have become trendy, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The profession reflects growing environmental consciousness and the popularity of landscaping and botanical knowledge. In the USA, plant specialists often work in nurseries, botanical gardens, or as independent consultants, and the field has expanded significantly with the rise of indoor plant culture and sustainable agriculture practices.
NYC Slang
plant guru / plant whisperer (informal)
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a green thumb / ter mão verde - to be good at growing plants
plant a seed - to introduce an idea or concept
know plants like the back of one's hand - to be very knowledgeable about plants
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