PLANTS? ?
Q. How do plants dispose of the oxygen they generate? Like, you know how everyone is like "plants are good because they breath in carbon dioxide and breath out oxygen?" Well where exactly does it "breath out" the oxygen? Then what happens to the glucose that the plant produces by breathing in the Carbon Dioxide? Thanks! :)
Asked by Monkeypants. - Mon Oct 20 02:58:26 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most of the solid material in a plant is taken from the atmosphere. Through a process known as photosynthesis, plants use the energy in sunlight to convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, plus water, into simple sugars. These sugars are then used as building blocks and form the main structural component of the plant. Chlorophyll, a green-colored, magnesium-containing pigment is essential to this process; it is generally present in plant leaves, and often in other plant parts as well. Plants rely on soil primarily for support and water (in quantitative terms), but also obtain compounds of nitrogen, phosphorus, and other crucial elemental nutrients. For the majority of plants to grow successfully they also require oxygen in the… [cont.]
Answered by edwin j - Mon Oct 20 04:56:01 2008
Q. How do plants dispose of the oxygen they generate? Like, you know how everyone is like "plants are good because they breath in carbon dioxide and breath out oxygen?" Well where exactly does it "breath out" the oxygen? Then what happens to the glucose that the plant produces by breathing in the Carbon Dioxide? Thanks! :)
Asked by Monkeypants. - Mon Oct 20 02:58:26 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most of the solid material in a plant is taken from the atmosphere. Through a process known as photosynthesis, plants use the energy in sunlight to convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, plus water, into simple sugars. These sugars are then used as building blocks and form the main structural component of the plant. Chlorophyll, a green-colored, magnesium-containing pigment is essential to this process; it is generally present in plant leaves, and often in other plant parts as well. Plants rely on soil primarily for support and water (in quantitative terms), but also obtain compounds of nitrogen, phosphorus, and other crucial elemental nutrients. For the majority of plants to grow successfully they also require oxygen in the… [cont.]
Answered by edwin j - Mon Oct 20 04:56:01 2008
.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PlAnTs!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!.?
Q. Hi, I have a (unplanted) new fish tank- no fish yet,,, I want live plants for the fish tank, as I believe they help. So... Do Java Moss and Java Ferns need lighting- my tank is going about a meter- at most- behind a window... Are they the best first time plants to keep??? Anything else??? Thanks Bob
Asked by johnsmith - Tue Oct 27 04:58:48 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. All plants need light. Java Moss and Java Ferns are no exception. They can tolerate lower levels of light, but they still need light. One watt per gallon of 6500-7500k lighting is what I would consider the minimum. Yes, they are excellent first time plants. Hardy and can handle conditions that would kill a lot of other common aquarium plants. Anything else? Yes... a whole lot. 12 page articles detail just the simple basics to keeping plants. If you're sticking with java moss and java fern, you don't need CO2, and only a little bit of fertilizer. They are slow growing and don't require strict monitoring. If you're going to get into other, faster growing plants, you'll need to do a lot more research.
Answered by Jason P - Tue Oct 27 05:10:18 2009
Q. Hi, I have a (unplanted) new fish tank- no fish yet,,, I want live plants for the fish tank, as I believe they help. So... Do Java Moss and Java Ferns need lighting- my tank is going about a meter- at most- behind a window... Are they the best first time plants to keep??? Anything else??? Thanks Bob
Asked by johnsmith - Tue Oct 27 04:58:48 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. All plants need light. Java Moss and Java Ferns are no exception. They can tolerate lower levels of light, but they still need light. One watt per gallon of 6500-7500k lighting is what I would consider the minimum. Yes, they are excellent first time plants. Hardy and can handle conditions that would kill a lot of other common aquarium plants. Anything else? Yes... a whole lot. 12 page articles detail just the simple basics to keeping plants. If you're sticking with java moss and java fern, you don't need CO2, and only a little bit of fertilizer. They are slow growing and don't require strict monitoring. If you're going to get into other, faster growing plants, you'll need to do a lot more research.
Answered by Jason P - Tue Oct 27 05:10:18 2009
What plants grow good this time of year in zone 9? Starting from a seed?
Q. I was wondering what plants grow good this time of year in zone 9? I want to grow them from seeds, but what type of plants are easy, cheap, and good to grow in zone 9? i know that spring is comeing up, and this is one of the good times of the year when plants begin to grow and bloom, but what type of plants are good? i like vines herbs and cented plants best, but i want to grow what ever i can from seeds, or buying them from the store. I thank you if you can answer this question a lot!
Asked by n8bog - Sun Feb 24 15:17:04 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. there are too many to list but rosemary, lavender, jasmine are some of the plants that do well in region 9 but be careful about vines they can grow really fast and you might have a hard time controlling the growth. I strongly advise you to visit a local nursery and get as much information about which one will do best depending of the size and area of planting.
Answered by lynda l - Mon Feb 25 08:10:00 2008
Q. I was wondering what plants grow good this time of year in zone 9? I want to grow them from seeds, but what type of plants are easy, cheap, and good to grow in zone 9? i know that spring is comeing up, and this is one of the good times of the year when plants begin to grow and bloom, but what type of plants are good? i like vines herbs and cented plants best, but i want to grow what ever i can from seeds, or buying them from the store. I thank you if you can answer this question a lot!
Asked by n8bog - Sun Feb 24 15:17:04 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. there are too many to list but rosemary, lavender, jasmine are some of the plants that do well in region 9 but be careful about vines they can grow really fast and you might have a hard time controlling the growth. I strongly advise you to visit a local nursery and get as much information about which one will do best depending of the size and area of planting.
Answered by lynda l - Mon Feb 25 08:10:00 2008
Are my plants dead after a frost?
Q. I live in Tennessee and we had nice warm weather so I planted some shrubs and flowers. We then had a big freeze and I woke up to my leaves wilted on my plants and my flowers dead. I have had other shubs out there for over a year. My question is even though the leaves wilted off of my shrubs, are the plants dead, or will they sprout new leaves. It's been about a month since the freeze and my plants look the same. Do I just need to pull them up and plant new shrubs or will they come back?
Asked by Katie - Fri Apr 27 09:27:57 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you brake a piece of twig off and it cracks then it is gone, if it is though to break and still green in side the it is still good. As far as flowers yes replace them.
Answered by Lisa Z - Fri Apr 27 09:38:08 2007
Q. I live in Tennessee and we had nice warm weather so I planted some shrubs and flowers. We then had a big freeze and I woke up to my leaves wilted on my plants and my flowers dead. I have had other shubs out there for over a year. My question is even though the leaves wilted off of my shrubs, are the plants dead, or will they sprout new leaves. It's been about a month since the freeze and my plants look the same. Do I just need to pull them up and plant new shrubs or will they come back?
Asked by Katie - Fri Apr 27 09:27:57 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you brake a piece of twig off and it cracks then it is gone, if it is though to break and still green in side the it is still good. As far as flowers yes replace them.
Answered by Lisa Z - Fri Apr 27 09:38:08 2007
What happens to plants if i water them with tea?
Q. I'm doing this expirement about plants. I'm supposed to compare two plants being watered differently. I have to water this plant with tea for at least two weeks. What's going to happen to it? I'd like to know because the plant isn't dying, its just its affecting its growth a little bit. What's going to the happen to plant by two weeks? Thanks, i just want to be accurate and making sure.
Asked by Ronald C - Sat May 3 17:38:11 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If it's a experiment, isn't that the idea to watch and see what will take place, not ask and know before hand? Just wanted to ask you that ? Would like to know the results, seeing how I have over 20 plants, some trees in my home. We do live in a want to know now world, it takes some of the fun out of sit back and watch things work with the universe.
Answered by Harmony2 - Sat May 3 18:48:01 2008
Q. I'm doing this expirement about plants. I'm supposed to compare two plants being watered differently. I have to water this plant with tea for at least two weeks. What's going to happen to it? I'd like to know because the plant isn't dying, its just its affecting its growth a little bit. What's going to the happen to plant by two weeks? Thanks, i just want to be accurate and making sure.
Asked by Ronald C - Sat May 3 17:38:11 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If it's a experiment, isn't that the idea to watch and see what will take place, not ask and know before hand? Just wanted to ask you that ? Would like to know the results, seeing how I have over 20 plants, some trees in my home. We do live in a want to know now world, it takes some of the fun out of sit back and watch things work with the universe.
Answered by Harmony2 - Sat May 3 18:48:01 2008
What plants are said to have antiobiotic/therapeutic benefits?
Q. I need to do a project for botany that surrounds plants being used as therapeutic means. In the lab, I will be doing an antibiotic/microbiologica l screening of the plant. The plant will be extracted and t-streaked on a petri dish. Antibiotic disks will be placed on the plant extract.
Asked by Kelly K - Sat Feb 9 00:01:04 2008 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Tea Tree Eucalyptus Aloe Vera You might need to be more specific. There are a lot of plants with therapeutic benefits, but not necessarily Antibiotic.
Answered by passionfruit_gal - Sat Feb 9 00:04:30 2008
Q. I need to do a project for botany that surrounds plants being used as therapeutic means. In the lab, I will be doing an antibiotic/microbiologica l screening of the plant. The plant will be extracted and t-streaked on a petri dish. Antibiotic disks will be placed on the plant extract.
Asked by Kelly K - Sat Feb 9 00:01:04 2008 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Tea Tree Eucalyptus Aloe Vera You might need to be more specific. There are a lot of plants with therapeutic benefits, but not necessarily Antibiotic.
Answered by passionfruit_gal - Sat Feb 9 00:04:30 2008
What plants are safe in a tarantula habitat?
Q. I recently got a pet tarantula, and her cage looks terribly bare. I know that plants are a good thing to have in them, due to them wanting places to hide, but what type of plants should i put in there? I have spider plants (airplane plants) do you think these could go in her cage with her, or would they be toxic to her? Also, will she be fine with that cricket water? the blue gel stuff.
Asked by Brit - Mon Nov 17 18:44:19 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. hello, i'm a trantula breeder/ raiser. As far as plants some are not good to have and will harm your pet. So what i do is have plastic plants they come in all different colors and shapes and with all honestly she doesn't care what her cage looks like lol. Just get a few diffrent plastic plants a heat pad, a log some shiny rocks to sprinkle in there and you have a nice looking cage. And no the cricket water won't harm her, just make sure to have plenty of water for her to drink and if you have a sponge in the water, you might want to take it out, they are very bad. the crickets will defecate on the sponge therefore making it toxic for the tarantula. if you do this you will have a happy spider. Hope i helped you ;)
Answered by werewolf - Mon Nov 17 19:05:38 2008
Q. I recently got a pet tarantula, and her cage looks terribly bare. I know that plants are a good thing to have in them, due to them wanting places to hide, but what type of plants should i put in there? I have spider plants (airplane plants) do you think these could go in her cage with her, or would they be toxic to her? Also, will she be fine with that cricket water? the blue gel stuff.
Asked by Brit - Mon Nov 17 18:44:19 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. hello, i'm a trantula breeder/ raiser. As far as plants some are not good to have and will harm your pet. So what i do is have plastic plants they come in all different colors and shapes and with all honestly she doesn't care what her cage looks like lol. Just get a few diffrent plastic plants a heat pad, a log some shiny rocks to sprinkle in there and you have a nice looking cage. And no the cricket water won't harm her, just make sure to have plenty of water for her to drink and if you have a sponge in the water, you might want to take it out, they are very bad. the crickets will defecate on the sponge therefore making it toxic for the tarantula. if you do this you will have a happy spider. Hope i helped you ;)
Answered by werewolf - Mon Nov 17 19:05:38 2008
Will plants grow or seeds start early on ANY plan specific lightbulb?
Q. I know there's an entire science to indoor plant lighting and copying the sun but I want to know if plants will grow and seeds will start on ANY plant specific lightbulb? Example: GE Plant and Aquarium 20 watt bulb 90 CRI
Asked by saltwatersniping - Thu Jan 24 17:24:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, but the better the light, the greater the growth.
Answered by Ralph - Thu Jan 24 18:12:36 2008
Q. I know there's an entire science to indoor plant lighting and copying the sun but I want to know if plants will grow and seeds will start on ANY plant specific lightbulb? Example: GE Plant and Aquarium 20 watt bulb 90 CRI
Asked by saltwatersniping - Thu Jan 24 17:24:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, but the better the light, the greater the growth.
Answered by Ralph - Thu Jan 24 18:12:36 2008
My plant soil has little flys in it. I just got it to replant my plants. How can i get rid of the flys?
Q. The same thing happened last year when I bought new soil. I kept spraying the soil and the plants with soapy water, but some of my plants couldn't stand the solution too well. what plant friendly remedy can I use to eliminate this annoying problem? Thank you SOOO much!
Asked by Cristina Z - Sun Feb 24 11:08:35 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It sounds like you have fungus gnats. In houseplants, usually this is caused by overwatering. Depending on the type of plant, you might need to let it dry out inbetween waterings. To deal with the problem, go to a local garden centre and buy sticky traps to stick in the pot. This will catch the adults. To get the eggs, take a pencil and use it to take out the soil just around the rim of the pot around the top. That's where they like to lay their eggs. After you do this, stick the sticky trap in. Then, let the plant dry out before you water it again. Check google for the plant's watering needs. Never use soil from your garden to repot, always get sterile soil from a garden centre. Make sure you are getting the right type of soil. Good… [cont.]
Answered by meikai_derushie - Sun Feb 24 11:48:13 2008
Q. The same thing happened last year when I bought new soil. I kept spraying the soil and the plants with soapy water, but some of my plants couldn't stand the solution too well. what plant friendly remedy can I use to eliminate this annoying problem? Thank you SOOO much!
Asked by Cristina Z - Sun Feb 24 11:08:35 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It sounds like you have fungus gnats. In houseplants, usually this is caused by overwatering. Depending on the type of plant, you might need to let it dry out inbetween waterings. To deal with the problem, go to a local garden centre and buy sticky traps to stick in the pot. This will catch the adults. To get the eggs, take a pencil and use it to take out the soil just around the rim of the pot around the top. That's where they like to lay their eggs. After you do this, stick the sticky trap in. Then, let the plant dry out before you water it again. Check google for the plant's watering needs. Never use soil from your garden to repot, always get sterile soil from a garden centre. Make sure you are getting the right type of soil. Good… [cont.]
Answered by meikai_derushie - Sun Feb 24 11:48:13 2008
What plant is easy to maintain and can grow quickly? Also, what kind of light bulb is best for growing plants?
Q. I have a biology project where I have to grow a plant in a month under artificial light, but the plant has to be easy to maintain and have a woody stem. I also don't know what kind of artificial light fixture to use and what kind of wattage would be best. I don't want it to get to hot for the plants. The light fixture needs to be inexpensive and easy to find. Thanks for any help!
Asked by PaperPig - Fri Feb 27 04:59:44 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Have you considered a bonsai tree? There are several tropical trees that will grow nicely indoors under a grow lamp or simply near a window. Based on your "woody stem" requirement, I would recommend something like a Chinese Elm or a Ficus trees. Most Ficus Bonsai Trees will lose their leaves when they are moved to a different growing conditions (indoors, under a light), but that will also give you a chance to see the trees branch structure. To answer your light question. Ask your local home improvement store guy for a plant bulb (Fluorescent bulb). But remember, most plants, including the Ficus needs some darkness. You also want to purchase an inexpensive timer for your light. Good luck
Answered by bonsaioutlet - Fri Feb 27 11:52:31 2009
Q. I have a biology project where I have to grow a plant in a month under artificial light, but the plant has to be easy to maintain and have a woody stem. I also don't know what kind of artificial light fixture to use and what kind of wattage would be best. I don't want it to get to hot for the plants. The light fixture needs to be inexpensive and easy to find. Thanks for any help!
Asked by PaperPig - Fri Feb 27 04:59:44 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Have you considered a bonsai tree? There are several tropical trees that will grow nicely indoors under a grow lamp or simply near a window. Based on your "woody stem" requirement, I would recommend something like a Chinese Elm or a Ficus trees. Most Ficus Bonsai Trees will lose their leaves when they are moved to a different growing conditions (indoors, under a light), but that will also give you a chance to see the trees branch structure. To answer your light question. Ask your local home improvement store guy for a plant bulb (Fluorescent bulb). But remember, most plants, including the Ficus needs some darkness. You also want to purchase an inexpensive timer for your light. Good luck
Answered by bonsaioutlet - Fri Feb 27 11:52:31 2009
what plants should i use together to make a container garden?
Q. i have 2 large pots full of dirt in the front of my house and i need to plant them with something!! only i have no idea what i am doing. i want to plant them with a mixture of plants but don't know which plants to use. i went to the nursery and my head exploded. thanks for the help.
Asked by jennifer p - Thu Oct 4 21:31:14 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, Jennifer, choosing plants should not be random, if you want them to survive, and yes, there are many factors to consider, as stated in the other answers. To easily help you sort all this out , take a picture of your planters showing the front of your house as well, and go talk to a professional at a reputable garden centre, not a big box store. They will be able to answer all your questions and help you pick out the appropriate plant material. Make sure they sell you some new potting soil and fertilizer, to replace the current stuff, to help keep the plants healthy and happy. Don't be shy about asking for watering tips too, as this is crucial to the survival of your plants , which have different care requirements from plants in the… [cont.]
Answered by sandra m - Fri Oct 5 00:23:37 2007
Q. i have 2 large pots full of dirt in the front of my house and i need to plant them with something!! only i have no idea what i am doing. i want to plant them with a mixture of plants but don't know which plants to use. i went to the nursery and my head exploded. thanks for the help.
Asked by jennifer p - Thu Oct 4 21:31:14 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, Jennifer, choosing plants should not be random, if you want them to survive, and yes, there are many factors to consider, as stated in the other answers. To easily help you sort all this out , take a picture of your planters showing the front of your house as well, and go talk to a professional at a reputable garden centre, not a big box store. They will be able to answer all your questions and help you pick out the appropriate plant material. Make sure they sell you some new potting soil and fertilizer, to replace the current stuff, to help keep the plants healthy and happy. Don't be shy about asking for watering tips too, as this is crucial to the survival of your plants , which have different care requirements from plants in the… [cont.]
Answered by sandra m - Fri Oct 5 00:23:37 2007
What kind of vegi, herb,spice or fruit plants can I plant still plant in my garden and are not hard to grow?
Q. I have a garden bed and would like to plant some vegi , herb ,spice, or fruit plants but I would like to know what are some of the easier plants to grow and keep healthy until harvest? Also When you list a plant please tell me if should plant the seeds for that plant or by the plants if I can at first! I live in Pa if that helps with the Climate. Thanks!
Asked by Tea - Fri May 26 02:00:34 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm not sure of how big your garden is , but let's say it's 20' by 30'. In an area that big you could be growing some vegetables that would feed you, as well as some herbs that would make your food savory. Herbs like thyme, marjoram, basil, oregano, lovage, chives and parsley are relatively easy to grow and even easier if they are growing in a rich soil with plenty of sunshine and the right amount of water. If you want to grow a kitchen garden it can be alot smaller than my first estimate. Grow your self some lettuces , onions, brassicas like broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, swiss chard, beets, carrots, celery, or any other vegetable you like to eat. Plants like winter squash, pumpkins, corn, and zucchini require a little more space and… [cont.]
Answered by Red Yellow Feet - Fri May 26 02:52:24 2006
Q. I have a garden bed and would like to plant some vegi , herb ,spice, or fruit plants but I would like to know what are some of the easier plants to grow and keep healthy until harvest? Also When you list a plant please tell me if should plant the seeds for that plant or by the plants if I can at first! I live in Pa if that helps with the Climate. Thanks!
Asked by Tea - Fri May 26 02:00:34 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm not sure of how big your garden is , but let's say it's 20' by 30'. In an area that big you could be growing some vegetables that would feed you, as well as some herbs that would make your food savory. Herbs like thyme, marjoram, basil, oregano, lovage, chives and parsley are relatively easy to grow and even easier if they are growing in a rich soil with plenty of sunshine and the right amount of water. If you want to grow a kitchen garden it can be alot smaller than my first estimate. Grow your self some lettuces , onions, brassicas like broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, swiss chard, beets, carrots, celery, or any other vegetable you like to eat. Plants like winter squash, pumpkins, corn, and zucchini require a little more space and… [cont.]
Answered by Red Yellow Feet - Fri May 26 02:52:24 2006
What plants do you start to sell seedlings?????????????
Q. I built my own green house and even sold several kits for them online, but I started out with the intenion of selling plants this spring. I have over a thousand seedlings already started and planted three more flats of 72 cells each tonight. I know they sell all sorts of plants and tomatoes plants sell better than any other single plant, but I need to find out the best plants to sell and all the nurersiers are closed mouth about it. I planted Better Boy,, Beef Steak, and Early Girl tomatoes tonight, but I am just wondering what else to plant. I have 2 pickleing, and 2 sliceing cukes, 2 squash, cantalopes, watermellons, etc. planted and am transplanting to the 6" pots as fast as I can buy them. What is the biggest thing that sells for a… [cont.]
Asked by dennis_phillips7 - Fri Mar 16 23:55:06 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try planting the 'new' varieties in this years seed catalogs. Join the American Horticultural Society and take full advantage of all the benefits the pros do. If I was starting out in the business I wouldn't try to compete with the pros, I would try to sell to a specialty or niche market with varieties the pros don't sell and then you can be tight lipped and even sell to them! RScott
Answered by RScott - Sat Mar 17 13:19:05 2007
Q. I built my own green house and even sold several kits for them online, but I started out with the intenion of selling plants this spring. I have over a thousand seedlings already started and planted three more flats of 72 cells each tonight. I know they sell all sorts of plants and tomatoes plants sell better than any other single plant, but I need to find out the best plants to sell and all the nurersiers are closed mouth about it. I planted Better Boy,, Beef Steak, and Early Girl tomatoes tonight, but I am just wondering what else to plant. I have 2 pickleing, and 2 sliceing cukes, 2 squash, cantalopes, watermellons, etc. planted and am transplanting to the 6" pots as fast as I can buy them. What is the biggest thing that sells for a… [cont.]
Asked by dennis_phillips7 - Fri Mar 16 23:55:06 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try planting the 'new' varieties in this years seed catalogs. Join the American Horticultural Society and take full advantage of all the benefits the pros do. If I was starting out in the business I wouldn't try to compete with the pros, I would try to sell to a specialty or niche market with varieties the pros don't sell and then you can be tight lipped and even sell to them! RScott
Answered by RScott - Sat Mar 17 13:19:05 2007
What plants are good for not attracting bees?
Q. I would like to plants some flowers or pretty plants around my house. We recently ripped everything out. However, I am allergic to bees and incredibly afraid of them. What plants/flowers would not attract them. I have heard red flowers are good...any certain type? At this point, my house is going to be surrounded my lots of hostas unless I think of other plants.
Asked by sinker - Mon Apr 20 15:01:12 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Plastic ones! No watering, fertilizing, or pests... And they look good all year!
Answered by Do it right - Mon Apr 20 15:07:49 2009
Q. I would like to plants some flowers or pretty plants around my house. We recently ripped everything out. However, I am allergic to bees and incredibly afraid of them. What plants/flowers would not attract them. I have heard red flowers are good...any certain type? At this point, my house is going to be surrounded my lots of hostas unless I think of other plants.
Asked by sinker - Mon Apr 20 15:01:12 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Plastic ones! No watering, fertilizing, or pests... And they look good all year!
Answered by Do it right - Mon Apr 20 15:07:49 2009
How many plants does it take to keep one person breathing?
Q. If a person was sealed in an air tight room with plants, these plants have enough sunlight (lamp light) and water to thrive of course. How many plants would be needed to keep one person breathing perpetually? What is the most efficient plant available for this scenario?
Asked by anarchicerror - Sat Feb 13 20:51:23 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sealed room survival Terrestrial plants do not recycle inorganic CO2 fast enough. Algae are the organisms NASA uses. This should give you a very rough point of comparison to the number of plants or algae needed to supply oxygen for life support. "A net production of 500 g to 600 g of dry algae per man per day is required for oxygen regeneration" This would be about 5 - 6 Kg wet algae. This would then need a tank and water to be grown. Air quality & trees "6 liters of algae water will produce... 600 liters of oxygen, and consume 720 liters of CO2" thus 6 liters of algae water per person will supply sufficient oxygen. But it takes "17.5 trees per person" to produce oxygen however 20 trees per person are needed to consume the CO2 per… [cont.]
Answered by gardengallivant - Sun Feb 14 03:54:29 2010
Q. If a person was sealed in an air tight room with plants, these plants have enough sunlight (lamp light) and water to thrive of course. How many plants would be needed to keep one person breathing perpetually? What is the most efficient plant available for this scenario?
Asked by anarchicerror - Sat Feb 13 20:51:23 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sealed room survival Terrestrial plants do not recycle inorganic CO2 fast enough. Algae are the organisms NASA uses. This should give you a very rough point of comparison to the number of plants or algae needed to supply oxygen for life support. "A net production of 500 g to 600 g of dry algae per man per day is required for oxygen regeneration" This would be about 5 - 6 Kg wet algae. This would then need a tank and water to be grown. Air quality & trees "6 liters of algae water will produce... 600 liters of oxygen, and consume 720 liters of CO2" thus 6 liters of algae water per person will supply sufficient oxygen. But it takes "17.5 trees per person" to produce oxygen however 20 trees per person are needed to consume the CO2 per… [cont.]
Answered by gardengallivant - Sun Feb 14 03:54:29 2010
I have received some plants from a nursery that sends them out at planting time however,?
Q. here at my house the temp. is 38-40 degrees I wonder if I should plant them now or try and wait till the temp goes up. There is strawberry plants, buterfly bush and a wild flowering rose. If I do not plant them now what should I do with them so they will be ok until I plant them?
Asked by fes1974 - Sun Mar 23 11:28:35 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I got some plants early one year and I knew we still had a frost coming, so I found an area by a window to keep them potted, but a bit cool, so I could harden them for when I put them outside. If they are root bound in small pots, transplant them into a larger pot lined with a biodegradable liner, like a large peat pot...so you can then just stick them liner and all in the ground...that way you're only disturbing the roots once... don't plant too early outside or they will just freeze!
Answered by Suz225 - Sun Mar 23 11:42:51 2008
Q. here at my house the temp. is 38-40 degrees I wonder if I should plant them now or try and wait till the temp goes up. There is strawberry plants, buterfly bush and a wild flowering rose. If I do not plant them now what should I do with them so they will be ok until I plant them?
Asked by fes1974 - Sun Mar 23 11:28:35 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I got some plants early one year and I knew we still had a frost coming, so I found an area by a window to keep them potted, but a bit cool, so I could harden them for when I put them outside. If they are root bound in small pots, transplant them into a larger pot lined with a biodegradable liner, like a large peat pot...so you can then just stick them liner and all in the ground...that way you're only disturbing the roots once... don't plant too early outside or they will just freeze!
Answered by Suz225 - Sun Mar 23 11:42:51 2008
What's the best plant food for peony plants?
Q. I have planted 2 peony rhyzomes in my front garden and although they have sprouted ,they are still very small.Is this normal for this time of year?Is there a suitable plant food to help them get established? I thought that peonies were lime loving plants and wondered if the ericaceous plant food I have for a tub planted azalea might be suitable - is this suitable?
Asked by Gerry D - Mon Jun 26 17:10:39 2006 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. All I have ever done is use hardwood mulch and let it naturally deteriorate, and then my peony's just get bigger and more beautiful each year. I never had to give them much care, but never MOW them down and keep the grass from growing up around them. The ground may be too hard. You may need to dig them this fall, work the soil, then replant. Check your local area as to how deep to plant them so they won't come up too early and freeze.
Answered by needtoknow - Mon Jun 26 17:28:44 2006
Q. I have planted 2 peony rhyzomes in my front garden and although they have sprouted ,they are still very small.Is this normal for this time of year?Is there a suitable plant food to help them get established? I thought that peonies were lime loving plants and wondered if the ericaceous plant food I have for a tub planted azalea might be suitable - is this suitable?
Asked by Gerry D - Mon Jun 26 17:10:39 2006 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. All I have ever done is use hardwood mulch and let it naturally deteriorate, and then my peony's just get bigger and more beautiful each year. I never had to give them much care, but never MOW them down and keep the grass from growing up around them. The ground may be too hard. You may need to dig them this fall, work the soil, then replant. Check your local area as to how deep to plant them so they won't come up too early and freeze.
Answered by needtoknow - Mon Jun 26 17:28:44 2006
What are some hardy plants that I can add to my 20 gallon tank?
Q. I've had plants before but they turn yellow after a week so I removed them. My other 20 gallon tank has fake plastic plants. I am starting a new 20 gal tank. I want to fill it with plants before I add any fish. I know that I need to care for the plants as much as I would for the fish. So I want to know what kind of plants I should get for starters. What else do I need to know?
Asked by hikikomori - Wed May 6 11:55:17 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know this is a commerical site, but it does give pix and facts about plants. I've always like Amazon sword plants and used those for angelfish spawning.
Answered by troublewolf - Wed May 6 12:07:48 2009
Q. I've had plants before but they turn yellow after a week so I removed them. My other 20 gallon tank has fake plastic plants. I am starting a new 20 gal tank. I want to fill it with plants before I add any fish. I know that I need to care for the plants as much as I would for the fish. So I want to know what kind of plants I should get for starters. What else do I need to know?
Asked by hikikomori - Wed May 6 11:55:17 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know this is a commerical site, but it does give pix and facts about plants. I've always like Amazon sword plants and used those for angelfish spawning.
Answered by troublewolf - Wed May 6 12:07:48 2009
What outdoor plants can I grow in the winter or plant to come up next spring?
Q. Hello, I live in Maine and the winters are so dreary here. I was wondering if there were any plants I could grow in pots that will brighten up a dreary winter? Also, what bulbs, plants or seeds can I plant that will come up next spring?? Thank you, from someone not looking forward to the snow!
Asked by peacelilly1964 - Sun Oct 4 14:54:46 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. An Amaryllis does well in a pot and makes a gorgeous flower. So does Hyacinths. Tulips, gladiolus, or daffodil bulbs for outside. Most plants that grow from bulbs will give you a delightful show in the spring. A Christmas Cactus is worth trying for inside. A wildflower mix can be planted in the late fall for next spring also. Just prepare your soil properly first. I will be doing this soon myself.
Answered by cajundude1 - Sun Oct 4 15:20:52 2009
Q. Hello, I live in Maine and the winters are so dreary here. I was wondering if there were any plants I could grow in pots that will brighten up a dreary winter? Also, what bulbs, plants or seeds can I plant that will come up next spring?? Thank you, from someone not looking forward to the snow!
Asked by peacelilly1964 - Sun Oct 4 14:54:46 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. An Amaryllis does well in a pot and makes a gorgeous flower. So does Hyacinths. Tulips, gladiolus, or daffodil bulbs for outside. Most plants that grow from bulbs will give you a delightful show in the spring. A Christmas Cactus is worth trying for inside. A wildflower mix can be planted in the late fall for next spring also. Just prepare your soil properly first. I will be doing this soon myself.
Answered by cajundude1 - Sun Oct 4 15:20:52 2009
Are there specific plants that cats will not eat?
Q. My wife and I want to get a couple large floor plants for our home, but one of our beloved cats has a taste for plants. Whenever we've had floor plants in the past, he always chews the leaves to shreds and then leaves little piles of green vomit around our home (pleasant, I know). Anyway, are there any kinds of plants that cats will not eat?
Asked by chitownmink - Tue Jul 8 21:11:14 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are many plants that are toxic to cats. Here's a website that lists them all:
Answered by Lisa - Wed Jul 9 15:55:56 2008
Q. My wife and I want to get a couple large floor plants for our home, but one of our beloved cats has a taste for plants. Whenever we've had floor plants in the past, he always chews the leaves to shreds and then leaves little piles of green vomit around our home (pleasant, I know). Anyway, are there any kinds of plants that cats will not eat?
Asked by chitownmink - Tue Jul 8 21:11:14 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are many plants that are toxic to cats. Here's a website that lists them all:
Answered by Lisa - Wed Jul 9 15:55:56 2008
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