Houseplants

The main function of seeds is to reproduce and propagate the plant species they come from. Seeds contain the genetic material needed for new plant growth and are capable of germinating and developing into new plants under the right conditions.

A plant's growth under only yellow light would be limited because yellow light contains a narrow range of wavelengths that are not optimal for photosynthesis. Plants rely on a wider spectrum of light, including blue and red wavelengths, to drive photosynthesis effectively. Without these wavelengths, the plant's growth and development would be stunted.

Water orchid plants thoroughly once a week. Use room temperature water and allow excess water to drain out completely to prevent root rot. Avoid overwatering by ensuring the potting medium is slightly dry before watering again.

Marigolds can cross-pollinate with other marigold varieties, but generally do not cross-pollinate with other plant species. It is recommended to keep different marigold varieties separated by at least 500 feet to avoid unwanted cross-pollination.

If pollen from a mango flower is transferred to the stigma of a guava flower, it is unlikely to result in successful fertilization. While both mango and guava are in the same plant family, they are not known to be cross-compatible for pollination. In most cases, for successful fertilization to occur, pollen should be transferred between flowers of the same species or a closely related species.

There is more water in the plant than there is in the soil so the plant will attempt to even out the ballence by putting some of the water that is contained inside it into the soil which will inturn cause the plant to wilt because of returning so much water to the soil

During active growth in plants the new tissues are formed for photosynthesis as well as for storage of food material. Therefore sourse (site for photosynthesis) and sink (site for storage) remain changing.

Chlorophyll, cellulose, and lignin are common chemicals found in plants that would be good indicators that the unknown substance is of plant origin. Chlorophyll is responsible for photosynthesis, cellulose is a structural component of plant cell walls, and lignin provides structural support to plants.

Plants generally grow better with natural light because it provides a full spectrum of light that they have evolved to use efficiently. However, artificial lights like LED grow lights can be used effectively to supplement natural light or provide light in indoor settings where natural light is limited.

Milk thistle plants are native to the Mediterranean region, but they are also grown in various regions worldwide with suitable climates. They can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, Germany, and the United States.

The supply of stored food in the embryo of beans or peanuts is called the cotyledon. This structure provides essential nutrients for the developing plant until it can photosynthesize on its own.

lack of water and fertilizer would not change the growth

No, sea snails are marine animals and need a saltwater environment to survive. Placing a sea snail in a fishbowl with house plants in freshwater would not provide the necessary conditions for its well-being. It is important to provide proper habitat and care for sea snails to ensure their health and longevity.

Yes, pouring boiling water onto plant roots can effectively kill them by damaging the cell structure. It is a natural and chemical-free method for eliminating unwanted plants, but care should be taken to avoid harming surrounding vegetation.

During the day, plants perform photosynthesis, where they take in carbon dioxide and sunlight to produce glucose and oxygen. As a result, they release oxygen into the air. At night, when photosynthesis doesn't occur, plants undergo cellular respiration, where they take in oxygen and break down glucose to release energy, resulting in the release of carbon dioxide.

Plants do not need to consume food in the way that animals do. They also do not require physical movement to survive or reproduce. Lastly, plants do not need to have a nervous system or brain to carry out their essential functions.

None. Boric Acid is for wall voids, etc. where hands can't go and is ineffective when wet. Fungus gnats breed in the soil and rely on overwatering to survive, if you reduce moisture to only what the plant needs, they should dissipate. Placing in direct Sun also helps dry them out. If you have many plants, I would use a granular that dissolves slowly with the water you add (reducing amount from previous) which should sped things up. Talstar is one if not the most potent granulars readily available. Use the Boric to prevent roaches in your kitchen, you can dust out all the cracks etc with a hand duster.

By "small potted plants" I assume you mean seedlings... The main advantage is for folks like me, who live in an area with a very short growing season: the seeds can be started indoors, much earlier than the seeds would be planted outside. Then, the seedlings can be transplanted outside, when I don't have to worry about them dying because of the cold. Also, you don't have to wonder if your seeds are germinating and there's less likelihood that the birds will eat them.

The flowering plants use pollinator animals (i.e. bees, hummingbirds, butterflies) to carry their genes to a different flower. This form of sexual reproduction ensures that the flowering plants get different gene alleles to use in their production of offspring.

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1. Flowering plants produce seeds inside fruits. The fruit not only provide protection to the developing seed, it also lures the animals for dispersal of seeds.

2. Cross pollination provides an opportunity to have broad gene base for a species to adapt better in the ever changing environment.

3. The seeds can very easily overcome adverse climatic conditions and ensure better continuity of them generation after generation.

To power a sodium vapor lamp, you typically need a ballast specifically designed for high-pressure sodium lamps. This ballast helps regulate the electrical current to the lamp, which is crucial for proper operation and longevity of the bulb. It is important to use the correct ballast to avoid damaging the lamp or creating a safety hazard.

Fertilization in flowering plants involves the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma, followed by the growth of a pollen tube to deliver sperm cells to the ovule. Upon reaching the ovule, one sperm cell fertilizes the egg cell to form a zygote, while the other sperm cell fuses with the central cell to form endosperm. This process eventually leads to seed development.

No, tangkong is not a shrub. The plant in question (Ipomoea aquatica) numbers among the vine members of such woody-tissued plants as bushes, lianas, shrubs and trees. It translates as "swamp cabbage" and "water spinach" when rendered from Cebuano to English.

To split a houseplant that has outgrown its pot, carefully remove the plant from the pot and gently separate the root ball into smaller sections. Ensure each section has some roots attached. Repot each section into its own appropriately sized container with fresh potting soil and water thoroughly. Allow the plants to adjust to their new containers in a suitable environment.

Hard fruit is nothing but the fruits which are all having the relatively long shelf life and ships a bit more easily compared to soft fruit, whereas, soft fruit is nothing but, which has short shelf life comparing to hard fruit.

It can.

There are several risks:

1. cigarettes are often treated with a variety of chemicals. Most of these chemicals are toxic to plants. If the cigarettes were 100% natural than the ash by itself would not be an immediate threat (nicotine by itself for example is harmless to plants and can actually be beneficial in some ways, including as a natural pesticide)

2. Ash of any kind is highly alkaline. While small amounts of alkaline substances will not harm a plant it is important to check the overall PH balance of soil and tune it to the plants needs (some prefer acids, some alkaline, some require neutral). Too much ash will push most plants to too high an alkaline level which cuts off their nutrient supply and kills them.

3. The biggest risk to plants from cigarettes is tobacco mosaic virus (TMV). Even in its dried and packaged form, tobacco can transmit TMV. This virus infects 150 different plant species, can live up to 50 years in a dry plant and can be transmitted from the hands of a smoker to the plants he is working with.

There is no control except removing the infected plants as completely as possible to avoid spread. TMV stunts the plant and damages the fruit, eventually killing it (often quickly).

While the burning of the tobacco may kill TMV inside the heated portion, it is still possible to conduct TMV from the unburned portion of tobacco onto the colder portion of ash as its falling from the cigarette. TMV is death to most plants, above and beyond any other chemical additives that may be present in most manufactured cigarettes.

So in summary if you wish to use nicotine to treat plants, get it in its pure form, already extracted. Keep tobacco and its ashes away from other plants, and wash your hands thoroughly before touching a plant if you have had any contact with a cigarette.