Ferns
Ferns reproduce through these structures instead of flowers or seeds.
What are spores?
Christmas cactus is native to this country.
What is Brazil?
Easter lilies are propagated commercially from this structure.
What are bulbs?
Christmas cactus blackout begins on this date to initiate flowering.
What is October 1st?
Ferns generally require this percentage of shade cloth protection.
What is 50%?
This propagation method is most commonly used commercially because it ensures uniformity and disease control.
What is tissue culture?
Christmas cactus are classified as this type of photoperiodic plant.
What is a short-day plant?
Bulbs must receive chilling temperatures within this range to break dormancy.
What is 35-43 degrees?
Easter lilies generally require this many days from planting to market finish.
What is 110 - 130 days?
Poinsettia-like temperatures are also ideal for Christmas cactus, falling within this range.
What is 60-75 degrees?
This nutrient deficiency commonly develops when fern growing media pH becomes too high.
What is iron deficiency?
This greenhouse mistake commonly causes root rot after crop establishment.
What is overwatering?
This cultural practice removes unwanted flower buds to improve bloom quality.
What is disbudding?
Christmas cactus cuttings are typically started during this production window.
What is mid-May to early-June?
Excessive light causes this symptom in Christmas cactus.
What is yellowing/stress?
This humidity range is ideal for proper fern frond development.
What is 50-70%?
The growing medium should be amended with these two materials to improve porosity.
What are pine bark & pearlite?
These plants are a major symbol associated with this religious holiday.
What is Easter?
Christmas cactus produce a new layer of pads approximately every this many weeks.
What is 4 weeks?
This temperature range is ideal for Easter lily daytime production.
What is 60-65 degrees?
These two pests are especially problematic in fern production.
What are army worms and scale?
At blackout, growers remove these structures to promote stronger flower development.
What are small buds?
Improper scheduling of this crop often results in complete market failure because of holiday timing.
What is Easter Lilly forcing?
This tool is used to predict Easter lily flowering dates.
What is graphical tracking?
This issue occurs in Easter lilies when watering is insufficient.
What is scorch?