Plant Care
Plant Science
Plant Habitats
Medicinal Plants
Common Plants
100

In order to thrive, most plants needs water, sunlight, and this

What is soil/nutrients?

100

This process allows plants to make their own food using sunlight

What is photosynthesis?

100

This plant found in the desert has thick, waxy, spiky stems/leaves

What is a cactus?

100

This plant is commonly used to ease the irritations of sunburns and rashes.

What is aloe?

100

This plant is known for its trademark purple flowers and pleasant scent.

What is lavendar?

200

Most houseplants want to be watered this often

What is once a week?

200

Plants absorb this gas from the air

What is carbon dioxide?

200

This pretty-in-pink tree is a national symbol of Japan

What is the cherry blossom tree?

200

Heroin and morphine, strong painkillers, are derived from this flower.

What is the opium poppy?

200

This tree is known for its signature "needle" shaped leaves

What is a pine tree?

300

Make sure you include this when propagating a plant

What is a node?

300

A plant that stays green all year round is called this

What is evergreen?

300

The bark of this tree native to Sri Lanka is commonly used in cooking and baking as a spice

What is the cinnamon tree?

300

This fragrant root is known for its cleansing and anti-inflammatory effects

What is ginger?
300

This type of plant does not require any soil, but does need occasional soaking

What are air plants?

400

Overwatering is one of the most common causes of this problem

What is root rot?

400

This green pigment in leaves helps plants absorb sunlight

What is chlorophyll?

400

This type of tree, found in swamps, has roots that stick out of the water

What is a mangrove?

400

This flowering plant is known for its relaxing properties, and it's a common ingredient in many teas.

What is chamomile?

400

These plants typically have thick, waxy leaves full of water

What are succulents?

500
This test is one of the best ways to check if many houseplants need to be watered

What is the taco test?

500

Plants release water vapor into the atmosphere through this process

What is evapotranspiration (transpiration)?

500

This African tree, known as the "Tree of Life," is known for its flat top and massive trunk, which can store thousands of liters of water

What is the baobab tree?

500

This plant is a common ingredient in traditional Indian medicine and is typically used to relieve stress and anxiety.

What is ashwagandha?

500
NUBS gives out cuttings of this plant at the start of every semester

What is a pothos?