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Amwoga KhalwaleWhat Is Xylem? Xylem is a vascular tissue in plants that transport water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant and also provides physical support. Xylem is found in all vascular plants including the seedless club mosses, ferns, horsetails as well as all gymnosperms (flowering plants) and gymnosperms (plants with … Read more
Overview Roses use a large amount of nutrients, especially repeat-blooming varieties so that they require supplemental fertilizer for optimum growth. Rose plants need different amounts of nutrients depending on the soil in which they are planted. They require all the three primary nutrients contained in a complete fertilizer-Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. There are two types … Read more
Overview Hydrangeas are popular shrubs with colorful flowers that bloom throughout summer and into fall. They usually bloom in shades of blue, purple and pink with some sections in white, green or red. Most hydrangea bushes are easy to grow in Zones 3-4 and prefer partial shade. All varieties of hydrangeas require fertilizer application for … Read more
What Is An Aldose Sugar? Aldoses are a type of monosaccharide that contains an aldehyde group on its carbon skeleton. Generally, an Aldose contains an aldehyde with two or more hydroxyl groups attached; one of the hydroxyl groups is at the end opposite to the aldehyde. The aldehyde group is a reactive chemical group denoted … Read more
What Are Reducing Sugars? Reducing sugars are types of sugars/carbohydrates that have ability of being oxidized and cause the reduction of other substances without having to be hydrolyzed. The aldehyde functional group allows the sugar to act as a reducing agent. The presence of reducing sugars is determined chemically by test methods such as dinitrosallicillic … Read more
Overview Echeveria are some of the most colorful and spectacular succulent plants. The plants generally feature compact rosettes of succulent fleshy, brightly colored leaves.Echeverias belong to the family Crassulaceae, a very large family containing many genera of succulents such as Aeonium, Crassula, Kalanchoe, Sedum or Sempervivum. There are dozens of species, and hundreds of cultivars … Read more
Overview Elms are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees comprising the flowering plant genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae. The elm tree grows to great heights, often with a forked trunk creating a vase profile. Generally, Elm leaves are alternated with simple, single or most commonly double serrated margins, usually asymmetric at the base and acuminate at … Read more
Overview Viburnums, in the honeysuckle plant family, comprise a diverse group of approximately 150 species of shrubs and small trees. Several species viburnums shine in the home landscape with either especially attractive flowers or fruit. Viburnums may be deciduous or evergreen, with their handsome foliage contributing to the garden’s charms. The intensely fragrant flowers of … Read more
Overview Dracaena marginata also referred to as Madagascar Dragon, red-edge dracaena or rainbow plant is a member of the Dracaena family, Asparagaceae native to Madagascar and one of the most popular houseplants in North America and Europe. This plant is great for beginners because it is drought tolerant and not at all fussy about their … Read more
Overview Strobilanthes dyeriana commonly referred to as Persian shield or royal purple plant, is a species of flowering plant in the acanthus family Acanthaceae, native to Myanmar (Burma), where it grows as an evergreen perennial shrub. It gets the name Persian shield because the leaves resemble little, feudal battle shields. Persian shield plant produces 4-7 … Read more