Plant Selection and Horticulture Flashcards
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Which USDA Plant Hardiness Zone covers most of Florida?
Answer: Zone 9-10
Most of Florida falls within USDA Hardiness Zones 9–10, supporting subtropical and tropical plants.
What term describes plants adapted to dry conditions requiring minimal irrigation once established?
Answer: Xerophytes
Xerophytes are drought-tolerant plants adapted to dry conditions and require minimal supplemental water once established.
Which growth habit describes a plant that completes its life cycle in one growing season?
Answer: Annual
Annuals germinate, flower, set seed, and die within a single growing season.
What is the primary purpose of selecting plants with staggered bloom times in a landscape?
Answer: Continuous seasonal color
Staggering bloom times ensures the landscape has color and visual interest throughout multiple seasons.
Which factor is MOST critical when selecting trees for a parking lot island in the US?
Answer: Heat and drought tolerance
Parking lot islands create extreme heat and drought stress, so plants must tolerate those harsh microclimatic conditions.
What does 'pH' measure in relation to plant selection?
Answer: Soil acidity or alkalinity
Soil pH measures hydrogen ion concentration, determining whether soil is acidic, neutral, or alkaline, which affects nutrient availability to plants.
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