A) 6.0 to 7.5 B) 4.0 to 5.0 C) 9.5 to 10.5 D) 8.0 to 9.0
A) Spring or early summer B) Winter C) Mid-summer during heat waves D) Late autumn
A) Just barely covering the base B) About 1/3 of its length C) Halfway up the paddle D) Completely buried
A) Never watering at all B) Daily light watering C) Watering every other day D) Infrequent, deep watering
A) Preventing rot B) Promoting faster root growth C) Making the paddle more attractive D) Protecting from sunburn
A) Aphids B) Cochineal scale C) Spider mites D) Grasshoppers
A) Low-nitrogen fertilizer B) Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) C) No fertilizer needed D) High-nitrogen fertilizer
A) Dappled sunlight B) Full sun C) Partial shade D) Full shade
A) Nopales B) Prickly pears C) Chollas D) Agaves
A) From root divisions B) From cuttings (paddles) C) From leaf cuttings D) From seeds
A) 90-110°F (32-43°C) B) 0-20°F (-18- -7°C) C) 30-50°F (-1-10°C) D) 70-90°F (21-32°C)
A) Stunted growth B) Spindly growth C) Yellowing leaves D) Soft, mushy paddles
A) Every few weeks during growing season B) Only when the plant is mature C) Only once a year D) Every day
A) Loamy soil B) Clay soil C) Well-draining soil mix D) Sandy soil
A) Adds acidity B) Helps retain moisture C) Provides nutrients D) Improves drainage
A) Lettuce B) Rosemary C) Squash D) Tomatoes
A) Water the plant heavily B) Cover the plant with a blanket or burlap C) Move the plant indoors to a dark room D) Fertilize the plant heavily
A) Covering the cut end with wax B) Applying rooting hormone C) Allowing the cut end to dry and form a protective layer D) Soaking the cut end in water
A) 2-4 inches B) 6-12 inches C) 1-2 feet D) Any size will work
A) Sandals B) Gloves C) Short sleeves D) Nothing special
A) To keep the plant cool B) To encourage flowering C) To prevent fungal diseases D) To help the plant absorb more sunlight
A) Old, thick pads B) Pads with flowers C) Young, tender pads D) Pads with fruit
A) Leaf spot B) Rust C) Root rot D) Powdery mildew
A) Water more frequently B) Spray with insecticidal soap C) Apply a high-nitrogen fertilizer D) Prune the entire plant
A) Spines and new growth emerge from them B) They absorb nutrients C) They provide support for the plant D) They store water
A) Water them more frequently. B) Provide shade during the hottest part of the day. C) Apply sunscreen. D) Fertilize them heavily.
A) Pitaya B) Dragon fruit C) Prickly pear D) Star fruit
A) Every 6 months B) Every 2-3 years C) Every year D) Never
A) Nitrogen B) Calcium C) Phosphorus D) Potassium
A) Glass pot B) Terracotta pot C) Metal pot D) Plastic pot |