Garden Plants Quiz - Answers

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1) Which of the following plants is considered a climbing vine?  The correct answer is A) Morning Glory. The name Morning Glory is very descriptive, as the funnel-shaped flowers open in the morning and dies in the afternoon, with new flowers blooming the next day.

The Hydrangea is a flowering plant with several flower heads made up of dozens of tiny flowers. The Gardenia is an evergreen shrub with waxy white flowers and deep green leaves. The Jade Plant is an evergreen succulent with green elliptic leaves and a thick trunk.

2) Roses need at least how many hours of sun a day?  The correct answer is D) 6 hours of sun. Roses need at least 6 hours of sun a day.

3) How often should house plants be watered?  The correct answer is B) Once a week. Plants will grow better with a through watering done once a week, instead of frequent small amounts of water.

4) What is the best way to remove evergreen tree sap from your hands? The correct answer is A) With butter. Any item that has oil in it, such as olive oil, butter or sunblock lotion, will work to easily remove evergreen tree sap when it gets on your hands.

5) What can be used to water plants and fertilize them at the same time?  The correct answer is C) Tea. Water plants with a weak tea to provide extra nutrients to the plants. Tea leaves and coffee grounds sprinkled on top of the soil also work.

6) How do you know if indoor plants are receiving enough light?  The correct answer is D) All of the above. If there is enough light in an area in your house for you to read a newspaper or book, then you know the area receives enough light for a plant.

7) The colour of the flowers on a hydrangea depends on the pH of the soil. Which of the following statements is true?  The correct answer is C) Acidic soils produce blue flowers. Acidic soils produce blue flowers, neutral soils produce very pale cream petals, and alkaline soils results in pink or purple.

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