A) 6.0 to 7.5 B) 8.0 to 9.0 C) 4.0 to 5.0 D) 9.5 to 10.5
A) Winter B) Late autumn C) Mid-summer during heat waves D) Spring or early summer
A) Completely buried B) Halfway up the paddle C) Just barely covering the base D) About 1/3 of its length
A) Watering every other day B) Infrequent, deep watering C) Daily light watering D) Never watering at all
A) Preventing rot B) Protecting from sunburn C) Promoting faster root growth D) Making the paddle more attractive
A) Spider mites B) Cochineal scale C) Grasshoppers D) Aphids
A) High-nitrogen fertilizer B) No fertilizer needed C) Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) D) Low-nitrogen fertilizer
A) Full shade B) Dappled sunlight C) Partial shade D) Full sun
A) Prickly pears B) Agaves C) Chollas D) Nopales
A) From leaf cuttings B) From cuttings (paddles) C) From seeds D) From root divisions
A) 30-50°F (-1-10°C) B) 70-90°F (21-32°C) C) 0-20°F (-18- -7°C) D) 90-110°F (32-43°C)
A) Yellowing leaves B) Spindly growth C) Soft, mushy paddles D) Stunted growth
A) Only when the plant is mature B) Every day C) Every few weeks during growing season D) Only once a year
A) Well-draining soil mix B) Loamy soil C) Clay soil D) Sandy soil
A) Helps retain moisture B) Improves drainage C) Provides nutrients D) Adds acidity
A) Tomatoes B) Squash C) Rosemary D) Lettuce
A) Cover the plant with a blanket or burlap B) Move the plant indoors to a dark room C) Fertilize the plant heavily D) Water the plant heavily
A) Covering the cut end with wax B) Allowing the cut end to dry and form a protective layer C) Soaking the cut end in water D) Applying rooting hormone
A) 2-4 inches B) Any size will work C) 1-2 feet D) 6-12 inches
A) Sandals B) Nothing special C) Gloves D) Short sleeves
A) To prevent fungal diseases B) To keep the plant cool C) To encourage flowering D) To help the plant absorb more sunlight
A) Pads with fruit B) Old, thick pads C) Young, tender pads D) Pads with flowers
A) Root rot B) Powdery mildew C) Rust D) Leaf spot
A) Spray with insecticidal soap B) Prune the entire plant C) Water more frequently D) Apply a high-nitrogen fertilizer
A) They provide support for the plant B) They absorb nutrients C) They store water D) Spines and new growth emerge from them
A) Water them more frequently. B) Provide shade during the hottest part of the day. C) Apply sunscreen. D) Fertilize them heavily.
A) Star fruit B) Pitaya C) Prickly pear D) Dragon fruit
A) Every year B) Every 6 months C) Every 2-3 years D) Never
A) Potassium B) Phosphorus C) Calcium D) Nitrogen
A) Glass pot B) Plastic pot C) Terracotta pot D) Metal pot |