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

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)?