A) Summer B) Winter C) Spring D) Autumn
A) Hanging basket B) Clay pot with drainage holes C) Wide, shallow container with no drainage holes D) Deep, narrow pot with drainage holes
A) Potting mix B) Heavy clay loam C) Sandy soil D) Peat moss
A) 2-4 inches B) 10-12 inches C) Just enough to keep the soil moist D) Completely submerged, regardless of depth
A) Below freezing B) 65-85°F (18-29°C) C) 90-100°F (32-38°C) D) 32-40°F (0-4°C)
A) Indirect sunlight only B) At least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day C) Full shade D) Partial shade (2-3 hours of sunlight)
A) Fertilizer for acid-loving plants B) General purpose garden fertilizer C) No fertilizer needed D) Slow-release aquatic fertilizer
A) Every day B) Every 2-3 weeks C) Never D) Once a year
A) Bees B) Earthworms C) Aphids D) Ladybugs
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 help the lotus root float B) To prevent the soil from clouding the water C) To provide nutrients to the lotus root D) To attract beneficial insects
A) Late autumn or early winter after the leaves have died back B) Any time of the year C) Summer when the flowers are in bloom D) Spring when new growth appears
A) Taking leaf cuttings B) Planting seeds directly into the water C) Air layering D) Dividing the rhizomes
A) To make the water taste better B) To help keep the water clear and reduce algae growth C) To attract fish D) To prevent the lotus root from flowering
A) It has no significance B) It indicates the age of the tuber C) It determines the color of the flower D) It's where the new shoots will emerge
A) Distilled water B) Dechlorinated tap water or pond water C) Salt water D) Carbonated water
A) To attract beneficial insects B) To encourage more leaf growth C) They provide shade for the lotus root D) To prevent them from decomposing and polluting the water
A) Reduced flowering and tuber production B) Faster growth rate C) Increased water clarity D) More resistance to pests
A) Pickaxe B) Trowel C) Shovel D) Garden hose or gentle water jet
A) Above 9.0 B) Below 4.0 C) Exactly 7.0 at all times D) 6.0 - 7.5
A) Tie it to the container's side. B) Gently bury it horizontally and weigh it down with rocks if needed. C) Plant it vertically with the 'eye' pointing downwards. D) Leave it floating on the surface of the water.
A) The fruit or seed pod. B) The flower petals. C) The aerial leaves. D) The horizontal, underground stem that produces roots and shoots.
A) Increased pest resistance. B) Brighter flower colors. C) Excessive leaf growth at the expense of flower production. D) Improved root development.
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) Add chlorine bleach to the water. B) Introduce mosquito-eating fish or apply mosquito dunks. C) Cover the water surface with oil. D) Completely drain and refill the container every day.
A) They reflect sunlight, keeping the water cool. B) They prevent algae growth. C) They absorb heat, which can help warm the water. 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 fertilize the seed. D) To disinfect the seed.
A) Immediately after planting the tuber. B) Before planting the tuber. C) Only when the plant starts to flower. D) After the first few leaves have unfolded.
A) A fungal disease caused by poor water quality and drainage; prevent by using clean water and avoiding overcrowding. B) Sunburn; prevent by providing shade. C) Insect damage; prevent by applying insecticide. D) A nutrient deficiency; prevent by adding more fertilizer.
A) Consistent fertilization and adequate sunlight. B) Overwatering the plant. C) Planting in full shade. D) Neglecting to fertilize at all. |