San Marcos
PBS
TXST
Plant ID
Plant Care
100
The county in which San Marcos resides:
a. Harris County
b. Hays County
c. Comal County
d. Travis County
What is b. Hays County?
100
What PBS acronym stands for:
a. Pop Boom Slap
b. Plant Bug Society
c. Plant Biology Society
What is c. Plant Biology Society?
100
Super Bobcat
Who is Boko Bobcat?
100
One of our favorites!
What is Pothos?
100
This container feature prevents water from building up at the bottom, helping protect roots from rot.
What is a Drainage Hole?
200
The name of the aquifer which runs through San Marcos:
a. San Marcos Aquifer
b. Jones Aquifer
c. Edwards Aquifer
d. Central Texas Aquifer
What is c. Edwards Aquifer?
200
When PBS was founded:
a. 2018
b. 2003
c. 2019
d. 2005
What is a. 2018?
200
The year that TXST was founded:
a. 1800
b. 1995
c. 1899
d. 1950
What is c. 1899?
200
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The best plant everrrrr
What is Monstera?
200
Most houseplants thrive in this type of indoor light, which mimics natural shade.
What is indirect light?
300
The famous musician who lived in San Marcos and attended TXST:
a. George Strait
b. Lyndon B. Johnson
c. Selena
d. Garth Brooks
Who is a. George Strait?
300
The location of our greenhouse:
a. Agriculture Building
b. Supple Science Building
c. Business Building
d. Alkek Library
What is b. Supple Science Building
300
When TXST changed its name from Southwest Texas State University:
a. 2003
b. 2004
c. 1990
d. 2008
What is a. 2003?
300
Feels like hair...
What is Silver Ponysfoot?
300
Before watering a plant, this common kitchen tool can be used to measure soil dryness and determine if the plant needs hydration.
What is a Moisture Meter?
400
The name of the theme park that used to operate in San Marcos:
a. SeaWorld
b. Aquarena Springs
c. Texas Fun
d. Six Flags Over Texas
What is b. Aquarena Springs?
400
The name of our faculty advisor:
a. Dr. Suni
b. Dr. Mix
c. Dr. Cade
d. Dr. Bob Minion
Who is a. Dr. Suni?
400
The number of Undergraduate degrees offered at TXST:
a. 88
b. 111
c. 203
d. 100
What is b. 111?
400
A true Texas Native!
What is Texas Lantana?
400
This technique, often done to leggy plants, involves cutting stems just above a node to encourage fuller growth.
What is Pruning or Pinching Back?
500
Who Burleson Street is named after:
a. John Burleson
b. Edward Burleson
c. Elmo
d. Kelly Damphousse
Who is b. Edward Burleson?
500
The "Father of Plant Biology (Botany)":
a. Theophrastus
b. Charles Darwin
c. A Cantaloupe
d. Gregor Mendel
Who is a. Theophrastus?
500
The first President of TXST:
a. Thomas G. Harris
b. Kelly Damphousse
c. Boko Bobcat
d. Jerome H. Supple
Who is Thomas G. Harris?
500
Go Cats Go!
What is Gaillardia (Blanket Flower; Firewheel)?
500
When propagating, this is where you should cut on the plant.
What is a Node (root)?