Lesson 2-1 Knowledge Check
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What type of plant container material retains moisture longer?

  • Fabric mesh
  • Terra-cotta
  • Stoneware
  • Plastic (correct)

    • Which plant type is typically found in clay pots?

  • Cacti (correct)
  • Begonias
  • Ferns
  • Succulents

    • What is the purpose of cache pots?

  • To retain moisture longer
  • To drill drainage holes
  • To hide plastic pots (correct)
  • To absorb water more efficiently

    • What material do minimalists often choose for plant containers?

    <p>Plain terra-cotta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What design style may involve mixing terra-cotta with bright colored pots?

    <p>Boho</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should indoor-plant pots have drainage holes?

    <p>To allow excess water to drain out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be placed at the bottom of a cache pot?

    <p>A layer of rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment is used to improve aeration in standard potting mixes?

    <p>Perlite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of potting mix is recommended for the plants in the Plant Profiles section?

    <p>Standard store-bought houseplant potting mix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do standard houseplant potting mixes provide nutrients after repotting?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment is recommended for succulents and cacti to help absorb and retain excess moisture?

    <p>Turface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should fertilizer be applied to houseplants?

    <p>After the initial six months of repotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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