Cuscuta is parasitic plant. It cannot manufacture its own food as it lacks chlorophyll. Therefore, it survives by growing on the body of another plant, deriving nutrients from this plant in the process. Where are Cuscuta plants found? Nevertheless, Cuscuta species can be found on all continents; for example, fiveRead More →
The best time to prune most allamanda varieties is mid-spring, before they start to bloom. You can trim them back here and there any time of the year, but doing heavy pruning in spring should help give the best display of blooms. How often should I water Allamanda? Water onRead More →
The best times to prune river birch are during late spring, late fall and winter. Pruning in the spring before the first leaves emerge will cause the tree to lose sap, and fresh pruning cuts can attract birch borers in the summer. How long does it take for a riverRead More →
Plant cell walls are primarily made of cellulose, which is the most abundant macromolecule on Earth. Cellulose fibers are long, linear polymers of hundreds of glucose molecules. Where is cellulose found in plant cells? Cellulose is the main substance found in plant cell walls and helps the plant to remainRead More →
Your violas are dying because they are exposed to excessive heat. These flowers prefer to grow in temperatures between 40 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. But when the temperature goes beyond you need to provide them with shade. How often should violas be watered? Once your Viola plants are established, theyRead More →
Fertilizers are added to the soil to help provide the elements needed for plants to produce their food. Plant food is created from nutrients in the soil and other essential elements, such as air, water, and sunlight. Is Miracle Gro plant food a fertilizer? Miracle-Gro is a well-known and trustedRead More →
Rescue Techniques for Wilting Plants Move your plant to a shady area even if it is a full-sun plant. … Check your pot for proper drainage and, if possible, create additional air space around the roots. … Water only when the soil is dry to the touch, but do notRead More →
energy for activity, growth, and all functions of the body such as breathing, digesting food, and keeping warm; materials for the growth and repair of the body, and for keeping the immune system healthy. Why we should only eat plants? A plant-based diet is well associated with a lower riskRead More →
The best time to plant new ornamental grasses in your landscape is spring or early fall. Planting before the summer’s heat (and often dry weather) arrives should give them enough time to root in before having to endure more stressful conditions. How long does it take little bluestem to grow?Read More →
Whereas lower vascular plants, such as club mosses and ferns, are mostly homosporous (produce only one type of spore), all seed plants, or spermatophytes, are heterosporous. They form two types of spores: megaspores (female) and microspores (male). How is heterospory related to seed habit? The adoption of heterospory and theRead More →