Category: Encyclopedia
Propagation Stage
What does Propagation Stage mean? The propagation stage of a plant refers to the point in a plant’s maturation when it is able to be intentionally reproduced usually by way of some method of cuttings, and still be a viable plant able to reproduce on its own. The propagation stage may also refer to the point when […]
Propagation
What does Propagation mean? Propagation refers to the process of starting new flowers and plants using a plethora of sources, including but not limited to bulbs, seeds, cuttings, or some specific parts of the plant. The method of propagation normally depends on the plant type. Easy and inexpensive, propagation by an entirely asexual method prevents deviation from […]
Propagate
What does Propagate mean? In relation to botany, to propagate a plant is to breed or create a new plant from a parent plant by using a variety of different means. This process can happen naturally or can be guided intentionally by humans. Generally plants propagate through two different means: sexual propagation or asexual propagation. Propagate can […]
Pest Control
What does Pest Control mean? Pest control is a huge category in the horticulture industry. Essentially, pest control encompasses everything a gardener does both to prevent pests from attacking their plants, and eradicate pest infestations once they occur. In horticulture, especially in greenhouses and grow rooms, pest control options include chemical and organic pesticides, as well as […]
Pectin
What does Pectin mean? In botany, pectin refers to a substance that can be found in cell walls. Pectin binds the different cells together and is commonly used as a gelling agent in cooking- especially in jellies, jams, sweets, dessert fillings and the likes. An excellent source of dietary fiber, pectin is more commonly extracted from citrus […]
Non Selective Pesticide
What does Non Selective Pesticide mean? Non-selective pesticides are a type of pesticide that kill a broad range of pests and/or weeds. Also known as broad-spectrum pesticides, non-selective pesticides are usually applied to control weeds and are most commonly used in reference to herbicides (chemical substances used to control unwanted plants). Such pesticides not only attack the […]
Monocotyledon
What does Monocotyledon mean? Monocotyledons refer to plants that are only equipped with one cotyledon, a vital part of the embryo that is normally found in the seed. Monocotyledons tend to flower in multiples, most often in threes. Consequently, these plants commonly have three, six, or nine petals. Some monocotyledon plants are also equipped with sepals that […]
Indica-Sativa Hybrid
What does Indica-Sativa Hybrid mean? An indica-sativa hybrid is a cannabis plant that combines the effects of these two different plants. Indica strains primarily affect the body when used, and sativa strains produce a more mind-focused effect. Hybrids blend these two, but also the physical characteristics of the plants. An indica-sativa hybrid will combine the physical characteristics […]
Indica
What does Indica mean? The term indica refers to a species of cannabis; it is one of the three most popular species of marijuana, the others being ruduralis and sativa. An indica plant is a small, compact-but-broad plant in comparison to a sativa, but it is also a higher yielding plant than a sativa. Due to their […]
Hydrochloric Acid
What does Hydrochloric Acid mean? Hydrochloric acid, once referred to a muriatic acid, is a caustic liquid sometimes used to acidify water and soil to achieve a lower pH level for plant growth. However, this liquid can kill plants when used in high concentrations, so caution is needed. Hydrochloric acid is the salt of hydronium ion, H3O+ and […]
