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
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.
air plants can survive with out soil, they get water from the _______
air
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
so they don't get blown away
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 max capacity that a cactus can hold
over 1,000 gallons
what is the scientific name of water
H₂O
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 posses stilt roots that support the
tree in soft, wet mud and help them
obtain nutrients. Why?
they grow along ocean shores lines, rivers and other wetlands so they need to stay put.
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.
what is the scientific name for oxygen
O₂
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.
what is the scientific name for carbon dioxide
CO₂