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