Term | Description |
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Foliage | The collective term for a plant's leaves. 🍃 |
Photosynthesis | The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. ☀️🌱 |
Chlorophyll | The green pigment in plants responsible for photosynthesis. 🌿 |
Stems | The main structural part of a plant above the roots. 🌱 |
Leaves | The flat, often green, parts of a plant responsible for photosynthesis. 🍀 |
Roots | The underground part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients. 🌿🌱 |
Soil | The top layer of the earth's surface where plants grow. 🏞️ |
Potting Mix | A specially formulated soil mixture for potted plants. 🪴 |
Nutrients | Substances plants need for growth and development. 🌱🍽️ |
Watering | Providing water to plants to maintain moisture levels. 💧🌱 |
Drainage | The ability of soil to allow excess water to escape. 🚿 |
Humidity | The amount of moisture in the air. 💨💧 |
Sunlight | Natural light from the sun that plants need for photosynthesis. ☀️🌱 |
Shade | Partial or full protection from direct sunlight. 🌥️🌱 |
Pruning | Trimming or cutting parts of a plant for maintenance or shaping. ✂️🪴 |
Repotting | Transferring a plant to a larger or different container. 🌱🏺 |
Fertilizer | Nutrient-rich substances added to soil to enhance plant growth. 🌱🥗 |
Growth | The process of increasing in size or developing. 🌱📈 |
Dormancy | A period in a plant's life cycle when growth slows down. 🌱❄️ |
Transplanting | Moving a plant from one location to another. 🌱🚚 |
Overwatering | Providing excessive amounts of water to a plant. 💧🚱 |
Underwatering | Not providing enough water to a plant. 🌱🏜️ |
Root Rot | A disease that affects plant roots, often due to overwatering. 🌱🍄 |
Fungus Gnats | Small flying insects that infest overwatered soil. 🦟🌱 |
Mealybugs | Soft-bodied, waxy insects that can harm plants. 🪲🌱 |
Spider Mites | Tiny arachnids that can damage plant leaves. 🕷️🍃 |
Aphids | Small, sap-sucking insects that feed on plant juices. 🌱🦗 |
Scale Insects | Insects with protective shells that can harm plants. 🐞🪴 |
Whiteflies | Small, white insects that infest plant leaves. 🦟🍃 |
Pests | Insects or organisms that can harm plants. 🪲🐜 |
Disease | Abnormal conditions that affect plant health. 🌱🦠 |
Mildew | A type of fungus that can affect plant leaves. 🍃🍄 |
Fungus | Microorganisms that can cause plant diseases. 🍄🌱 |
Yellowing | The process of leaves turning yellow, often due to nutrient deficiencies. 💛🍃 |
Wilting | The drooping or withering of plant leaves due to water loss. 🥀🌱 |
Bonsai | The art of cultivating miniature trees in pots or containers. 🌳🪴 |
Terrarium | A glass container for growing small plants in a controlled environment. 🌿🔍 |
Aeration | The process of adding air to the soil to improve root health. 💨🌱 |
Cactus | Succulent plants known for their ability to store water. 🌵💧 |
Succulent | Plants with thick, fleshy leaves or stems adapted to arid conditions. 🌱🌵 |
Epiphyte | Plants that grow on other plants or structures without harming them. 🌿🌱 |
Air Plant | Epiphytic plants that don't require soil and obtain nutrients from the air. 🌬️🌱 |
Rhizome | An underground stem that stores food and produces shoots. 🌱🌿 |
Propagation | The process of creating new plants from existing ones. 🌱🔄 |
Division | Propagating plants by separating them into smaller sections. 🌱➗ |
Node | A point on a stem where leaves, branches, or flowers grow. 🌱🔍 |
Cutting | A plant part (often a stem or leaf) used for propagation. 🌱✂️ |
Germination | The process by which a seed starts to grow into a new plant. 🌱🌱 |
Hybrid | A plant resulting from the crossbreeding of different species or varieties. 🌱🧬 |
Native Plants | Plant species that naturally occur in a specific region. 🌱🏞️ |
Pet-friendly Plants | Plants that are safe for pets and won't harm them if ingested. 🐕🐈🌱 |
Low-light Plants | Plants that thrive in low-light conditions. 🌱🌑 |
Bright Indirect Light | Adequate light without direct sun exposure. ☀️🌱 |
Direct Sunlight | Sunlight that falls directly on a plant. ☀️🌱 |
Artificial Light | Man-made light sources used to supplement natural sunlight. 💡🌱 |
Biodegradable Pot | A container that breaks down naturally over time. 🌱🌿 |
Drip Tray | A tray placed under a potted plant to catch excess water. 🌱🛁 |
Topdressing | Adding a layer of material on top of soil for insulation or aesthetics. 🌱🧥 |
Variegated | Plants with leaves that have distinct multi-colored patterns. 🍀🌱 |
Epiphytic | Plants that grow harmlessly on other plants or surfaces. 🌱🌿 |
Xerophyte | A plant adapted to survive in arid conditions. 🌱🏜️ |
Tendril | A slender, coiling structure used for climbing or support. 🌱🌀 |
Trailing | Plants that grow long, hanging stems or branches. 🌱🌿 |
Axil | The angle between a leaf or stem and the main plant axis. 🌱⚙️ |
Axillary Bud | A bud located in the axil of a leaf or stem. 🌱🌱 |
Bulb | An underground storage organ with a short stem and modified leaves. 🌱💡 |
Tuber | A thickened, underground stem used for energy storage. 🌱🥔 |
Petiole | The stalk that attaches a leaf to a stem. 🌱🪶 |
Internode | The part of a stem between two nodes. 🌱🔍 |
Canopy | The uppermost layer of foliage in a plant community. 🌳🌱 |
Petal | The colorful, often delicate part of a flower. 🌸🌱 |
Sepal | The outer part of a flower that protects the bud. 🌼🌱 |
Inflorescence | A group or cluster of flowers on a single stem. 🌺🌱 |
Terminal Bud | The bud at the tip of a stem that promotes growth. 🌱🚀 |
Node | A point on a stem where leaves, branches, or flowers grow. 🌱🔍 |
Root Hair | Tiny, hair-like structures on roots for nutrient absorption. 🌱🕳️ |
Taproot | A central, thick root that grows vertically into the soil. 🌱🌿 |
Fibrous Roots | Thin, spreading roots that grow horizontally near the surface. 🌱🌀 |
Aerial Roots | Roots that grow above ground from stems or branches. 🌱🚁 |
Adventitious Roots | Roots that develop from non-root tissues, such as stems or leaves. 🌱🌿 |
Phloem | Tissues responsible for transporting food throughout the plant. 🌱🍞 |
Xylem | Tissues responsible for transporting water and nutrients. 🌱💧 |
Cambium | A layer of tissue responsible for plant growth in thickness. 🌱📏 |
Transpiration | The process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts. 💧🍃 |
Capillary Action | The ability of water to move upward in narrow tubes against gravity. 🌱🌊 |
Permeability | The degree to which soil or other material allows fluids to pass through. 🌱🕳️ |
Nematode | Microscopic worms that can harm plant roots. 🌱🪱 |
Mycorrhizae | Symbiotic fungi that form beneficial associations with plant roots. 🌱🍄 |
Rhizosphere | The region of soil surrounding and influenced by plant roots. 🌱🌏 |
Mulch | A layer of material placed on the soil surface to retain moisture and suppress weeds. 🌱🌾 |
Vermicompost | Compost produced by earthworms. 🌱🪱 |
Perlite | A lightweight, porous material used to improve soil aeration. 🌱🪴 |
Vermiculite | A mineral-based material used to improve soil moisture retention. 🌱🏺 |
Peat Moss | Partially decomposed organic material used in potting mixes. 🌱🏞️ |
Cocopeat | A coconut coir-based growing medium with good water retention properties. 🌱🥥 |
Hydroponics | A method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions. 🌱🚰 |
Aeroponics | A soilless growing technique that uses mist or air to deliver nutrients to plant roots. 🌱💨 |
Emoticons | Tiny graphical representations used to express emotions or concepts. 😊📜 |
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