Horticulture

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How tall can a parlor palm reach?

4 feet

What characteristic might be used to identify deciduous plants in the winter?

All of the above

What characteristics should be noticed regarding needles?

All of the above

What types of stems are in plants?

All of the above

Which of the following is a good technique for studying plants and their names?

All of the above

Which of the following is a reason one might have for touching plants?

All of the above

One of the main differences between herbaceous and woody plants is the presence of ____ in woody plants.

Bark

How is a grape ivy propagated?

By cuttings

How is a sprengeri fern propagated?

By division

A jade plant is NOT propagated in which of the following ways?

By division layering

What is the scientific name for a common camellia?

Camellia japonica

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plants?

Capable of moving by themselves

Which part of the plant cell surrounds the cell as a thin layer of lipids and proteins?

Cell membrane

Which part of the plant cell provides the structural support and protection?

Cell wall

Which of the following does NOT describe the leaves of an aglaonema?

Circular

Which of the following is NOT a fruit type?

Complex

Which type of plant tissue is NOT part of the vascular bundle?

Cortex

Which cell structure contains the cytoskeleton, cytosol and the organelles?

Cytoplasm

What is the scientific name for a spotted dumbcane?

Dieffenbachia maculate

When does a carnation bloom?

Early spring and something in fall

A calla lily blooms from June to October

False

A common garden geranium likes a northern exposure indoors

False

A gloximia likes warm, shady locations.

False

A hybrid tea rose reaches heights of 4 to 5 inches.

False

A phalaenopsis orchid has long, sword-like leaves.

False

An Easter lily has no scent.

False

Brown tipping on the leaves of a red edge dracaena indicates the plant needs more water.

False

If the leaves of a Swedish ivy start to dull, it is an indication it needs more sunlight.

False

Simple leaves are composed of several individual leaflets?

False

The aerial roots of a "Decora" rubber plant must be removed.

False

The leaves of a mature English ivy are triangular shaped.

False

Twining stems and/or tendrils are methods prostrate plants use for support?

False

Which type of root system is found in grasses?

Fibrous root system

Which part of a plant is often the most distinctive and easily recognized?

Foliage

How wide are the flowers of a Transvaal daisy?

Four inches across

Which type of flower is missing either the pistil or the stamen?

Imperfect

When does a gardenia bloom?

June to August

Which pests may be a problem for a coleus if it is in a green house?

Mealy bugs

What is contained within the stems of a croton?

Milky sap

Which of the following is the name of a leaf shape?

Narrow

What can cause a yellowing of asparagus lace fern leaves?

Nutrient deficiency or too much sunlight

How tall can a florist's chrysanthemum grow?

One to three feet

When should a kalanchoe be fertilized?

Only during the growing season

Which of the following is an example of leaf venation?

Palmate

What structures are usually the showy parts of a flower?

Petals

Which plant part connects the leaf blade to the stem?

Petiole

Which part of the stem transports sugars?

Phloem

According to the presentation, which of the following is a good way of keeping a snapdragon bushy?

Pinch back

What important structure is contained in the ovary?

Pistil

Which of the following is the female part of the plant?

Pistil

What type of cells are found in bacteria?

Prokaryotic

What is the function of the sepals?

Protects developing buds

Which of the following is the name of a leaf margin?

Smooth

Which structures carry pollen?

Stamen

Which of the following is NOT a tissue found in the stem?

Stele

A regular flower is characterized as ______?

Symmetrical

Which type of roots grow directly downward?

Taproots

A heartleaf philodendron should be fertilized in its growing season.

True

A leatherleaf fern is often used in floral arrangements.

True

A sanservia requires a heavy pot because it is easily overbalanced.

True

An azalea is popular as a gift plan

True

Boston fern is a rapid grower.

True

Both older and younger leaves be studied for identification purposes because color, size, and margin characteristics of leaves may vary with age.Both older and younger leaves be studied for identification purposes because color, size, and margin characteristics of leaves may vary with age.

True

Examples of fleshy fruits are berry and plum

True

Golden pothos is easy to grow.

True

If a Benjamin fig experiences less than ideal conditions, it may start to shed its leaves.

True

The use of botanic names aids in clarity and universal communication.

True

What is a form plants may assume as they grow?

Upright

When does a spider plant need less water?

Winter


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