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