plant structures
I have a crown of colorful petals, but I am not a king. I attract insects with my sweet nectar, but I cannot speak. What am I?
flower
Cacti
Have waxy, thick skins to prevent water loss
light
Plants need light to make their food. Bright light from the sun or fluorescent bulbs helps
them grow strong. Some plants need a lot of light, while others do well in less bright
places.
what is the part of the plant gets water from the dirt
the roots
what is the scientific name of water
H₂O
I am the food factory of a plant. I use sunlight, water, and air to cook a meal. What am I?
leaf
sun flower
the ability to follow the sun
water
Water helps plants stay healthy—but too much can be as bad as too little. The soil
should be damp, not soggy. A good trick is to water until it drains out the bottom, then
empty the tray so the roots don’t sit in water.
what is the scientific name for oxygen
O₂
I can be green and tender, or woody and strong, and I'm usually shorter than you. What am I?
stem
water lily
have strong roots to keep it in place in the water
Air (Carbon Dioxide & Oxygen)
Plants “breathe” by taking in carbon dioxide from the air and releasing oxygen. Good
air flow helps them stay healthy and grow better.
what is the scientific name for sun
G2V star
I grow down, not up, to feed the leaves you see. I have no mouth, but I drink deeply. I hold the plant firm, though I'm always below. What am I?
roots
Mangroves
Possess stilt roots that support the
tree in soft, wet mud and help them
obtain nutrients.
Nutrients and Soil
Plants get nutrients—like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—from the soil. Good
potting soil is made of materials like peat moss and perlite to give roots room to breathe
and drain well.
I am round, red, and sweet, with seeds on the outside. What am I?
fruit
Daisies
ability to track the sun
Temperature & Humidity
Most houseplants grow best when it's 60–80°F (16–27°C). Some need a little break
from growth during cooler or less bright months. Many tropical plants also prefer a
humid environment—like in a bathroom—or grouping plants together to raise humidity
naturally.