Light and Plants
This part of the plant reaches towards the light to help it grow.
What is the stem?
Plants need this to transport nutrients from the soil.
What is water?
These plants can survive in very cold climates.
What are evergreens or conifers?
This part of the soil provides essential nutrients for plants.
What is humus or organic matter?
What if your plant's leaves start turning yellow?
What is check if the plant is getting too much water or not enough sunlight?
Plants use this process to turn light into food.
What is photosynthesis?
If a plant does not get enough water, what will be its reaction?
What is wilt?
This season is when most plants start to grow.
What is Spring?
Plants grow best in soil that is rich in this.
What are nutrients?
What if your plant's soil is very dry?
What is water the plant to make sure it has enough moisture?
Without enough light, a plant might become ______
What is weak or tall and spindly?
This part of the plant absorbs water from the soil.
What are roots?
This type of plant needs a lot of sunlight and warm temperatures.
What are tropical plants?
This type of soil holds water well but can become compacted.
What is clay?
What if your plant is leaning to one side?
What is turn the plant so it gets light from all directions or use a support stick?
This indoor plant thrives even in low light.
What is a snake plant, spider plant, prayer plant, rubber plant, pothos?
Plants lose water through these small openings on their leaves.
What are stomata?
Some plants go into this state during winter to survive the cold.
What is dormancy?
Gardeners often add this to soil to improve its quality.
What is compost?
What if you notice little bugs on the leaves of your plant?
What is gently wash the leaves with soapy water to remove the bugs?
These types of lights can help plants grow indoors.
What are grow lights or fluorescent lights?
This term describes how much water a plant needs.
What is water requirement or water need?
Plants that grow best in cool temperatures are called these.
What are cool-season crops?
This type of soil is ideal for most garden plants because it is well-draining.
What is loam?
What if your plant is growing very slowly?
What is make sure it has enough light, water, and nutrients from the soil?