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