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