Which of the following is an example of a plant family
Araceae
Which of the following is not true in regards to using scientific names over common names
Common names are used internationally to refer to a particular plant
Which is the correct way to write the scientific name for Variegated Spider Plant
Chlorophytum commosum 'Variegatum'
The best choice of container type for a plant that prefers to stay dry for the plant owner who tends to over-water is
unglazed clay container with drainage holes
What is the most common cause of houseplant death
Improper watering
It is always safer to __ a plant than to __
under-water; over-water
Another term for asexual propagation is
Vegetative propagation
In regards to light intensity, a __ exposure receives the greatest intensity for the longest period, while a __ exposure receives the least intensity for the shortest period
south-facing; north-facing
When watering plants by any method, you should do all the following except
Allow the container to sit in water for an extended period of time
__ is a plant response in which the plant bends in one direction toward light. It can be corrected by periodically __
Phototropism; rotating the plant
The most challenging aspect of growing herbs indoors is
Adequate light
How often should you water a plant
As needed depending on the water requirements of the specific plant
Which of the following is the best fertilizer formulation for most house plants
7-7-7
The three principle elements required by plants are
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium
When applying fertilizer to your plants, it is important to
Apply when the media is moist
Plants are most susceptible to pests when the plants are
Stressed
A common maintenance practice for many plants is pinching to control growth. When pinching or pruning a plant, you should always
Cut just above a node
Black sooty mold is
A mold that grows on "honeydew" that is secreted when a plant is infested by piercing/sucking insects
Piercing/sucking types of insects are common pests that affect our houseplants and can cause serious damage. Which of the following is not a piercing/sucking type of insect
Beetle
Fungus gnats rarely cause much damage to plants; they are mostly just a nuisance. The most effective and sustainable means of controlling fungus gnats is to
Allow the soil to dry out a bit