« previous next »

Author Question: What is the purpose of renewal pruning? What will be an ideal ... (Read 11 times)

j.rubin

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
on: Jul 22, 2018
What is the purpose of renewal pruning?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is the purpose of putting gravel or pebbles in the bottom of a pot? Should they be put in a pot that contains a drainage hole?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


emsimon14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

To rejuvenate a plant that has become unattractive and bare-stemmed through drought, insufficient light, or another cause

Answer to Question 2

It is to provide a reservoir for excess water that accumulates after watering and thus prevent the plant roots from remaining in water. One should not put gravel if the pot has a drainage hole.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Did you know?

Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.

Did you know?

Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.

The Processes of Synaptic Pruning (Part 2) The Processes of Synaptic Pruning (Part 2)
Synaptogenesis and Pruning in the Human Cortex Synaptogenesis and Pruning in the Human Cortex
What are examples of ideal forms? What are examples of ideal forms?
A funnel is one way to visualize the diagnostic process. The purpose is to narrow the possible ... A funnel is one way to visualize the diagnostic process. The purpose is to narrow the possible ...
Under ideal conditions, a single cell of the bacterium E. coli would divide every 20 minutes to ... Under ideal conditions, a single cell of the bacterium E. coli would divide every 20 minutes to ...
A very light ideal spring stretches by when it is used to hang a 135-N object. What is the ... A very light ideal spring stretches by when it is used to hang a 135-N object. What is the ...
Video: Cortisol (protein catabolism, gluconeogenesis, vasoconstriction & anti-inflammation)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library