A) Autumn B) Winter C) Spring D) Summer
A) Hanging basket B) Deep, narrow pot with drainage holes C) Clay pot with drainage holes D) Wide, shallow container with no drainage holes
A) Sandy soil B) Heavy clay loam C) Peat moss D) Potting mix
A) 10-12 inches B) Just enough to keep the soil moist C) 2-4 inches D) Completely submerged, regardless of depth
A) 32-40°F (0-4°C) B) 65-85°F (18-29°C) C) 90-100°F (32-38°C) D) Below freezing
A) Full shade B) Indirect sunlight only C) At least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day D) Partial shade (2-3 hours of sunlight)
A) General purpose garden fertilizer B) Slow-release aquatic fertilizer C) No fertilizer needed D) Fertilizer for acid-loving plants
A) Once a year B) Every 2-3 weeks C) Never D) Every day
A) Aphids B) Ladybugs C) Earthworms D) Bees
A) Leave the container outdoors uncovered B) Completely dry out the soil C) Add ice to the container to keep it cold D) Move the container indoors to a cool, dark place and keep the soil moist
A) To attract beneficial insects B) To prevent the soil from clouding the water C) To help the lotus root float D) To provide nutrients to the lotus root
A) Any time of the year B) Spring when new growth appears C) Summer when the flowers are in bloom D) Late autumn or early winter after the leaves have died back
A) Planting seeds directly into the water B) Air layering C) Dividing the rhizomes D) Taking leaf cuttings
A) To help keep the water clear and reduce algae growth B) To make the water taste better C) To prevent the lotus root from flowering D) To attract fish
A) It's where the new shoots will emerge B) It indicates the age of the tuber C) It determines the color of the flower D) It has no significance
A) Distilled water B) Carbonated water C) Salt water D) Dechlorinated tap water or pond water
A) To prevent them from decomposing and polluting the water B) To attract beneficial insects C) To encourage more leaf growth D) They provide shade for the lotus root
A) More resistance to pests B) Reduced flowering and tuber production C) Increased water clarity D) Faster growth rate
A) Shovel B) Trowel C) Garden hose or gentle water jet D) Pickaxe
A) Below 4.0 B) Exactly 7.0 at all times C) Above 9.0 D) 6.0 - 7.5
A) Gently bury it horizontally and weigh it down with rocks if needed. B) Tie it to the container's side. C) Leave it floating on the surface of the water. D) Plant it vertically with the 'eye' pointing downwards.
A) The horizontal, underground stem that produces roots and shoots. B) The fruit or seed pod. C) The aerial leaves. D) The flower petals.
A) Improved root development. B) Brighter flower colors. C) Increased pest resistance. D) Excessive leaf growth at the expense of flower production.
A) Depth has no impact on growth. B) Any container can accommodate any variety. C) Deeper containers are needed for larger varieties of lotus. D) Shallower containers always produce more flowers.
A) Completely drain and refill the container every day. B) Introduce mosquito-eating fish or apply mosquito dunks. C) Cover the water surface with oil. D) Add chlorine bleach to the water.
A) They absorb heat, which can help warm the water. B) They prevent algae growth. C) Container color doesn't impact growth. D) They reflect sunlight, keeping the water cool.
A) To disinfect the seed. B) To fertilize the seed. C) To break the hard seed coat and allow water to penetrate. D) Scarification is not necessary.
A) Before planting the tuber. B) After the first few leaves have unfolded. C) Only when the plant starts to flower. D) Immediately after planting the tuber.
A) Sunburn; prevent by providing shade. B) A nutrient deficiency; prevent by adding more fertilizer. C) A fungal disease caused by poor water quality and drainage; prevent by using clean water and avoiding overcrowding. D) Insect damage; prevent by applying insecticide.
A) Planting in full shade. B) Overwatering the plant. C) Consistent fertilization and adequate sunlight. D) Neglecting to fertilize at all. |