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