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