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